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Do Trazodone And Venlafaxine Have Substitutes Which Will Not Cause Weight Gain?

hello, i been taking trazadone and venaflexfine. But I have been gaining weight from one or the other. Is there some other prescription i can look into that will not cause weight gain? Its causing me more stress seeing how much i have gained ever since. I go to the gym about 6 days a week and still have been gaining and haven t lost even 1 pound. thank u.
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Trazodon and Venlafaxine both are drugs which can cause weight gain and sedation. Basically Trazodon is more likely to cause weight gain. The weight gain further aggravates depression. I would advise you to follow dietary modifications for weight loss.

Have diets rich in proteins and carbs and low in fats. This will not only improve weight but will also improve depression.

Take supplements of vitamin C as it will help in lipolysis.

Now some anti-depressants like Fluoxetine, Bupropion are not associated with much weight gain. You can discuss with your psychiatrist for these drugs.

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Do Trazodone And Venlafaxine Have Substitutes Which Will Not Cause Weight Gain?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM Trazodon and Venlafaxine both are drugs which can cause weight gain and sedation. Basically Trazodon is more likely to cause weight gain. The weight gain further aggravates depression. I would advise you to follow dietary modifications for weight loss. Have diets rich in proteins and carbs and low in fats. This will not only improve weight but will also improve depression. Take supplements of vitamin C as it will help in lipolysis. Now some anti-depressants like Fluoxetine, Bupropion are not associated with much weight gain. You can discuss with your psychiatrist for these drugs. Thanks