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Will Mirtazapine Cause Excessive Weight Gain?
Hi I am 27 and have been on Mirtazapine 30mg for two months now, in that time I have gained 8 kilos! my weight has never been this high and seems to be all in my belly, is this normal?? Also wondering is it safe to take duromine and Mirtazapine at the same time? I am happy with how it has changed my anxiety but very depressed about weight gain!
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hello,
Mirtazapine is a noradrenergic antagonist, which is a type of atypical antidepressant. The drug has been shown to be more likely to cause weight gain and to increase appetite than other drugs. In such a case, I suggest to contact your doctor about an alternative treatment. I also recommend to follow a healthy lifestyle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Mirtazapine is a noradrenergic antagonist, which is a type of atypical antidepressant. The drug has been shown to be more likely to cause weight gain and to increase appetite than other drugs. In such a case, I suggest to contact your doctor about an alternative treatment. I also recommend to follow a healthy lifestyle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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