Anyone loose weight while on paxil? - Panic Disorders Message Board

Mindy3 · 04-10-2003, 05:52 AM

Hi, I have been lurking here for awhile . I have notice several people say that they have gained weight while on Paxil. I have actually last 17 pounds in the last 4 weeks while I have been on it. Has anyone else lost weight while on it? I also haven't noticed any side affects. NONE. I dread the day when I have to come off of it. I am actually living a life now!!! Before I couldn't even leave my house and I could never sleep. I was having intense anxiety/panic attacks all night long . So it has been a lifesaver for me.

Mindy

Mindy3 · 04-10-2003, 06:16 AM

Well, duh. I just reread my post and I guess you can consider weightloss as a side effect. But the weight loss was needed , what I meant was bad side effects.

Mindy

04-10-2003, 07:29 AM

HI MIndy:::losing 17 lbs. in 3 weeks is an awful lot. Maybe you should be tested for high blood sugar. That will make you lose that in that amount of time. I have not heard of anyone losing that much on Paxil unless they stopped eating.

Mindy3 · 04-10-2003, 07:38 AM

Yes, the doctor tested it when I went in for the meds. I was concerned because in the first 10 days I lost a pound a day. I have been really busy, but I always try to eat my 3 meals and some snacks in between. The rapid weightloss seems to be slowing down somewhat but I am still loosing. But at a ok rate now.

Thanks for your reply

Mindy

Shelley24 · 04-11-2003, 07:26 PM

Mindy,
I lost a ton of weight also. However I gained alot of it back after being on it for a while. I looked really sick, but I gained it back finally. Hang in there!!!