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Taking Mirtazapine For Depression. Weight Gain. Due To Medication?
I have been prescribed mirtazapine tablets for depression .....and was advised by my doctor that they increase your appetite .......I have managed to avoid over eating and eat healthily little and often. My weight has ballooned by one stone and I am struggling to lose weight.......is my weight increase due to the contents of the tablets ....am desperate to reduce my weight and am considering coming off the tablets if my weight continues to increase.....desperate ...
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Mirtazepine is an antidepressant drug. It causes a little increase in appetite and weight gain. But the weight increases only due to increase in food intake. The weight gain is not due to contents of tablet. The improvement in mood result in improvement in food intake and consequent weight gain. I will advise you to exercise daily and take diet rich in proteins and low in fats and carbohydrates.
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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
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Mirtazepine is an antidepressant drug. It causes a little increase in appetite and weight gain. But the weight increases only due to increase in food intake. The weight gain is not due to contents of tablet. The improvement in mood result in improvement in food intake and consequent weight gain. I will advise you to exercise daily and take diet rich in proteins and low in fats and carbohydrates.
thanks
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
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