Paxil and Weight Gain??

Question:

Did you gain weight on Paxil?
If so, how long were you on Paxil when you noticed?
How many pounds did you gain in how much time?
Did you switch meds,l or how did you resolve it?
Did you lose the weight?
was it harder than usual?
and how did you lose it?

Answers:
I am on paxil for anxiety. I started it 16 months ago and I have gained 35 pounds. I hate it. I have tried many thing to lose weight and I feel like I am just piling it on. My doctor says it is a rare side effect and he doesn't want to change my meds. I am afraid to stop paxil because of the side effects??
My husband is very supportive and that helps but, i have always been happy with my body until now??
If you haven't started it yet than don't!

I gained weight and kept gaining weight on Paxil. It was difficult to lose (I joined weight watchers). My doctor changed my meds and then I was able to lose most of the weight with Weight Watchers.

I have known several other people who had serious weight gain on Paxil too. It seems to be one of the main side effects. I found it hard to lose the weight while still on the Paxil, but it got easier once I changed medications.

Good Luck.

I was on paxil for 3 months but recently stopped due to sexual side affects not weight gain. I actually lost about 10 pounds and probably would of lost more if I would of stayed on it but just recently I switched to Wellbutrin which is really working good. I highly recommend trying it if your looking to get off paxil. Good Luck

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