Prozac And Weight Gain

My Dr. just put me on Prozac 40mg. Never had it before. But I'm one who suffers from severe depression, mood swings, ect. When I'm depressed I don't eat, maybe for days. Will Prozac help turn it around?

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Unfortunately, no! Prozac actually may cause more weight loss, if you're under weight. It's prone to doing that, rather than causing weight gain. It may also cause dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth.

If you really want something that may help with appetite, you may do better with a different SSRI, such as Zoloft.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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Don't drink with it. I did and my hubby said that I have a split personality when I do. But when I don't drink...It's the best meds I've ever taken. It really works. Just please don't drink when you take it b/c that's when it will really mess you up. I was on the same dose as you and it also helped me to take 20 mg in the morning and the other 20mg in the evening. Just trying to help. My kids even told me they could tell I felt better and was happier.

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I just started on Nuzak and all my friends are telling me they gained weight while taking it, whereas I was on Prozac before and I lost weight.

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