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Article: Weight Gain Associated with SSRIs.
- Article from:
- Psychiatric Medicine in Primary Care
- Article date:
- February 1, 1999
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Weight Gain Associated with SSRIs
Abstract & Commentary
Synopsis: Long-term data suggest that SSRIs, particularly paroxetine (Paxil), may be associated with weight gain.
Source: Sussman N, Ginsberg D. Weight gain associated with SSRIs. Prim Care Psychiatry 1998;1:28-37.
The side effect profile of a medication is one of many important issues affecting the selection of an antidepressant medication. Patients are increasingly interested in medication side effects, particularly regarding weight gain and sexual dysfunction. This article discusses common perceptions regarding weight gain or loss associated with selective serotonin reuptake ...