Triggering (ED) - Paroxetine Weight Gain

[Whispered Secret]

I've been put on paroxetine for my cycling depression/obsessive nature over food.

I've read in the booklet that it can cause weight gain. I asked my GP about it but he just said "yes, it may cause weight gain, but it'll hopefully reduce you're anxiety about it at the same time".

In what way does it cause weight gain (i.e. increased appetite/water retention) and how common is it that it occurs?

I'm going to take the meds regardless because to me my depression is a more important thing to solve than to give into my ED, but was just wondering. Forewarned is forearmed as they say. :)

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I'm glad ur trying to take the meds anyways =]

I was put on meds that could make me gain weight but i didn't gain any weight.

Try not to worry hun , keep fighting xx

[sherlock holmes]

I never gained weight on paroxetine.