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Will There Be Weight Loss After Stopping Clofranil?

i am 27. male. i had been taking Clofranil 75 mg for 1 year. i gained 15kg weight. now i stopped clofranil after consulting my doctor. i m felling good. but being fat i was criticised. does the gained will subside automatically? if yes in how many days?
Thu, 16 Jan 2020
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Hi,

Clofranil is an antidepressant drug that causes weight gain as a side effect. Weight gain occurs basically due to water retention and increased appetite.

Action of drug may start after 6 weeks and peaks by 3 to 4 months. Side effects such as weight gain may be reversed in the same time.

But such weight loss may be minimal compared with the weight gained previously. A regular balanced diet and physical activity is essential to assure expected weight loss.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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Will There Be Weight Loss After Stopping Clofranil?

Hi, Clofranil is an antidepressant drug that causes weight gain as a side effect. Weight gain occurs basically due to water retention and increased appetite. Action of drug may start after 6 weeks and peaks by 3 to 4 months. Side effects such as weight gain may be reversed in the same time. But such weight loss may be minimal compared with the weight gained previously. A regular balanced diet and physical activity is essential to assure expected weight loss. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician