citalopram and weight gain

[PurpleCat2]

Hi there
I would really appreciate someone's advice! I've been prescribed citalopram for the first time (10mg), and I'm really worried as to whether it will make me gain weight. Has anyone noticed this side effect while taking it?
Thanks

[kiehn]

Hi PurpleCat
I just did a quick search for the side effects, hope this helps, K

Citalopram may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

upset stomach
diarrhea
vomiting
stomach pain
drowsiness
excessive tiredness
tremor
excitement
nervousness
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
muscle or joint pain
dry mouth
excessive sweating
changes in sex drive or ability
loss of appetite

[angelgran]

Hi, I have been on citilopram for 12months and have gained around 24 lbs. I am in the process of coming of these now as I feel like I dont care about anything anymore. At least being depressed was a real emotion, unlike the hazy half life that I am living in now. all the problems I went on the drug to cure have been replaced by other problems, equally, and sometimes more distressing than the original ones. I have been cutting down in these drugs for several weeks and stopped taking them on monday. Dispite feeling like I am trapped on a spinning chair with a huge hangover and a fire alarm strapped to my head (rely does feel like this) I am looking forward to getting the weight off and getting a sex life back, this is the only thing keeping me going! angelgran

[SandybytheSea]

I was on citrofram for 8 months and lost weight. I am now on Effexor Xr and have gained a few pounds but the doctor thinks I needed to so not worried yet. I work out and run but have found with effexor I have no zip to do anything.

[xpax]

Originally Posted by angelgran

Hi, I have been on citilopram for 12months and have gained around 24 lbs. I am in the process of coming of these now as I feel like I dont care about anything anymore. At least being depressed was a real emotion, unlike the hazy half life that I am living in now. all the problems I went on the drug to cure have been replaced by other problems, equally, and sometimes more distressing than the original ones. I have been cutting down in these drugs for several weeks and stopped taking them on monday. Dispite feeling like I am trapped on a spinning chair with a huge hangover and a fire alarm strapped to my head (rely does feel like this) I am looking forward to getting the weight off and getting a sex life back, this is the only thing keeping me going! angelgran

Dear angelgran:

It sounds to me that your doctor isn't really in close communication with your problems. Is he an M.D. or a psych? I have found my psych regularly changes my meds according to how I am when I take them. You don't seem to be getting such personal help. Can this be an area for improvement?

Good Health, xpax