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Which SSRI Medication Has The Least Propensity For Causing Weight
Question: Which SSRI medication has the least propensity for causing weight gain? I find that everything I have tried has led to rapid weight gain.
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Brief Answer:
Sertraline
Detailed Answer:
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Almost all the antidepressants can cause weight gain except a few like bupropion and tianeptine and vilazodone.
Among SSRI medications, sertraline has the least propensity to cause weight gain in my experience.
If I have to arrange SSRI in order of drug having low weight gain potential to highest, then my sequence would be:
1. sertraline (least weight gain)
2. fluvoxamine
3. fluoxetine
4. paroxetine
5. escitalopram(most weight gain)
This is what I have observed in my clinical practice.
However, the effects may vary from person to person.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Sertraline
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to the HCM.
Almost all the antidepressants can cause weight gain except a few like bupropion and tianeptine and vilazodone.
Among SSRI medications, sertraline has the least propensity to cause weight gain in my experience.
If I have to arrange SSRI in order of drug having low weight gain potential to highest, then my sequence would be:
1. sertraline (least weight gain)
2. fluvoxamine
3. fluoxetine
4. paroxetine
5. escitalopram(most weight gain)
This is what I have observed in my clinical practice.
However, the effects may vary from person to person.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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