Pristiq And Weight Gain...help!

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I started taking pristiq 5 months ago and since the have gained over 20 pounds! It helps to know that others have had the same problem. It has helped eased my anxiety and really helped the depression but the weight gain makes me more depressed. That's hard to handle. Does anyone have any solutions?

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If you want to stay on the Pristiq, then the best suggestions I can make would be for you to lower your calorie and fat intake, plus to up your exercise.

Learn more Pristiq details here.

Most medications that act on brain chemicals can cause weight gain and the only thing that will really change it is either switching off of the medication, or being proactive to prevent it.

Has your doctor made any suggestions?

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My Dr simply says its not the pristiq. But I have gained 20 lbs since I got on it. Works for my depression, but doesnt work for my body which in turn makes me depressed. Like a terrible roller coaster ride.

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