Prozac and Gastric sleeve

[bunnybunny626 10]

My surgery was June 4, I am down 38pound. I just started to take prozac. I am worried that I am not going to lose weight because anti depressants make you gain. Does anyone take anti depressants and notice weight loss stalled?

[lauraellen80 855]

I've been on Effexor (75 mg) for awhile, since about a year before surgery, so I couldn't say whether my loss is slower because of it, but I'm averaging 3.3 lbs per week since surgery. I do know that I'd be a mess without it, so for me it's a moot point.

[WL WARRIOR 692]

I've actually taken both Effexor and Prozac (not at the same time) as well as many other SSRI's and antidepressants. Most SSRI's can make you gain weight (5-10 pounds), but not near as much as the psychotropic meds (Seraquil, Zyprexa). I switched to Welbutrin a few weeks before surgery because its doesn't cause weight gain and is suppose to decrease cravings and binge eating. It seems to be working okay for now.

Some psychotropic and antidepressants actually increase your craving for carbs and effect blood sugar (Abilify) so be careful. I don't remember exactly why or how, but ask your doctor or read your drug warning sheet if you want more information. Not everyone experiences the same side effects on these drugs, so only time will tell if it will cause weight gain. The best you can do is stick to the guidelines and Bariatric Eating plan.

[Teddy Rey 10]

I actually lost weight while on prozac

[cherisenoir8 1]

I take a combination of Wellbutrin and Prozac. I'm not sure if it effects weight loss or not as I was on this for a time before surgery. I did lower my dose of Wellbutrin before surgery and increased the dosage on the Prozac. All in all, without the meds I'd probably be a complete ball of anxiety.

[newmebithebypass 713]

i am on prozac and even though i am pre-op i have been losing weight

[rnsamantha 352]

I've been on Prozac for years, and am still losing weight post sleeve. I'm 1 week shy of being 3 months postop and am down 50 lbs since surgery day.