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Depression Meds That Cause Weight Loss

Despondency drugs can here and there prompt weight reduction as a secondary effect. Bupropion and fluoxetine, two antidepressants, have been linked to decreased appetite and possible weight loss. However, in order to ensure that it is compatible with an individual's overall well-being, weight loss should be monitored and discussed with a healthcare professional. List of other Depression Medications - https://www.911globalmeds.com/blogs-news/BL-3-Depression-meds-that-cause-weight-loss<br><br>Find Other medications information like -<br><br>liraglutide victoza @ https://rb.gy/ufpxq

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Depression Meds That Cause Weight Loss

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  1. Depression Medications & Weight Changes Introduction Modifications in your weight are considered to be difficult thing when we are talking about depression and its associated treatment procedures. Patients suffering from depression may face both weight gain or weight loss while under the treatment plan. In some patients gaining of extra kilos can be noted due to modifications in their eating habits and loss of interest or encouragement in carrying out physical activities. www.911globalmeds.com

  2. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Medications known as antidepressants that are usually prescribed by the healthcare experts are Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), and Escitalopram (Lexapro), known as SSRIs. These medications commonly lead to weight gain or weight neutral, but few cases are detected where patients have reported to lose weight as well. Please note that the weight loss associated with these antidepressants is moderate and tolerable. This may change from a patient to patient. The connection between weight loss and SSRIs are still to be explored more and studied further. www.911globalmeds.com

  3. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Bupropion, also available under a brand medication Wellbutrin, is classified as an antidepressant that affects the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine. This medicine frequently results in loss of weight or nominal gaining of weight. This medicine’s influence on the patient’s weight may be endorsed to its consequences on the regulation of appetite and process of metabolism. www.911globalmeds.com

  4. Stimulant Medications In few cases, Amphetamines or Methylphenidate like stimulant medications may also be prescribed by the treating healthcare expert to the patients dealing with depression. These medications are often prescribed to those patients who also have comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) like conditions along with depression. It should be noted that these stimulant medications might lead to loss in appetite, because of which the patient may experience weight loss. www.911globalmeds.com

  5. List of other Depression Medications Agomelatine / Valdoxan 25 mg Tablets Desvenlafaxine succinate ER / Pristiq 25 mg / 50 mg / 100 mg Tablets Olanzapine + Fluoxetine Hydrochloride / Symbyax 5 mg + 20 mg / 10 mg + 20 mg Tablets Vilazodone / Viibryd 20 mg / 40 mg Tablets VortioxetineHydrobromide / Trintellix / Brintellix 5 mg / 10 mg / 20 mg Tablets www.911globalmeds.com

  6. Managing Weight Loss and Depression It is recommended to discuss with your treating healthcare expert if any kind of side effects like weight loss or other alarming indications are experienced while under the treatment with antidepressant medications. Your treating physician will be the best person to determine the correct form of medication along with dosage schedule and make required modifications to make sure your overall wellbeing after thoroughly examining your entire health condition and other medication routine. www.911globalmeds.com

  7. Maintain a balanced Diet: Switch to a diet that is packed with nutrients. Add food that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and are energy giving in your diet plan. You can take an appointment of a certified and experienced nutritionist who can help you with a proper diet chart including healthy meals as per your requirements www.911globalmeds.com

  8. Engage in regular physical activity: Work out comes with its several positive effects on mental health of a person including their health on the whole. You can add activities of your choice like yoga, swimming, or walking in your daily routine for your wellbeing. www.911globalmeds.com

  9. Practice self-care: Do some activities that help you in lessening stress levels and relax your mind. You can opt for meditation, journaling, reading books, roaming in the nature. Take good care of your mental and emotional health which will have very good effect on the health on the whole. Other Important Articles: 10 Things You Should Know & Take Care About Allergy Most Effective Ways to Overcome Heart Disease's Problem www.911globalmeds.com

  10. Seek support: Whenever you think there is a need, always take an appointment of an expert or get enrolled in a support group. In this way you can get in touch with other people dealing with similar issue and have knowledge along with sharing experiences. It can be very helpful by connecting with expert people and share your issues. Such experts can help you with giving proper guidance and compassion which can help you in your journey with depression. www.911globalmeds.com

  11. THANK YOU www.911GlobalMeds.com www.911globalmeds.com

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