Does taking Prozac make you gain or lose weight?

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Depends on the person. Some people gain and some lose.

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loose weight

I have seen the medication cause decreased appetite therefore weight loss..not for everyone.and I haven't seen it cause weight gain.

It can cause either. Prozac has been known to increase the appetite and decrease it in depressed people. If you are consdering it for weight loss or gain, I wouldn't recommend it. Just eat a balanced diet and your weight should be fine.
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Personal knowledge, and I am an RN

I took prozac at around age twenty. I GAINED about 18 pounds, and took it all off when I quit the stuff cold turkey after about a year of taking it (which I don't reccommend trying).

If you eat mo re when depressed, the it won't make you gain weight and you may in fact lose weight. But if you eat more when you're happy, be ready to weigh more.

I hate prozac!! Just wanted to share that first . It depends on your body's chemistry. I have heard of weight gain and appetite loss. It depends alot also what other meds you are taking with it (if any). If you are in a posisiton where gaining or loosing a few pounds is going to affect you talk to your doctor.

I have never heard of anyone loseing weight when taking prozac. Some people can take it and not do either. I personally gained weight, when I was taking it. It made me crave sweets and carbohydrates. I now take Effexor, and find that I can stay in control of my weight. I have never gained weight although I have a constant battle keeping my weight down. The extended release effexor made me feel like a zombie, but the tablets helped my depression with hardly any side affects.
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i gained alot!

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