Paxil CR, weight gain and the IBS diet
#174494 - 04/27/05 02:44 PM
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skw
Reged: 10/13/03
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Loc: New Mexico
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Hi
Have been on the IBS diet for 4+ years now. All my life I have battled to keep my weight UP TO 120, am 5'6", and will be 40 years old next year.
About a year ago, started (much needed) counselling and taking Paxil CR and Elavil. Have seen incredible improvements in my life, IBS is stable, and life is looking better than I ever imagined it could.
Except for the 40 POUNDS I've gained (over the last year)! I only want to lose 10 to 20 pounds, as my doctor says that is a healthy weight for me.
Would like any advice from those of you who might have battled this one.
I know I need to start with daily exercise--I have a treadmill, a good one, so I guess walking to start?
Has anyone taken ADs and been able to lose any weight?
Thank you.
Congrats to all of you that are working on being healthier--good job!
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Hello and Welcome 
I too had a 40lb weight gain while on Paxil, with no real diet change. I unfortunately didn't find anything that really helped me to lose it, Paxil is notorious for causing weight gain. The only thing I can really suggest would be to see about switching anti-depressants, or going off it if it's not something you really need to be on. I know the Paxil really helped me, but the weight gain ended up getting so out of control (I wasn't as light as you to begin with) that I had to get off it. And once I did the weight came off easier.
Sorry I don't have a better suggestion  I hope someone else here has something better for you.
Kelly
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Hmmm. You may need to change a-d's I guess. I'm on Celexa and am losing weight...but I think that was just making me more hungry and craving bad foods.
But tracking your calories and exercise on something like fitday is a good way to start...that way you'll see if you're eating too many cals without realising it!
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