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April 26, 2005
Obesity and Antidepressants
It may not be just a coincidence that the 100% rise in obesity in the past 10 years is occurring at the same time as an 800% increase in the prescription rate of antidepressants.
All antidepressants have the potential to cause weight gain and yet most people seem unaware that weight gain is one of the most common side effects associated with Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zyprexa and many other behavioral drugs until it is too late. Ironically, this common side effect causes an increase in depression as it can seriously impact self-esteem.
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Posted on April 26, 2005 07:27 PM by antide275.
Filed in Mental Health Update under antidepressants.
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