Many anxiety and antidepressant medications, such as paroxetine, escitalopram, and duloxetine, may cause weight gain. But weight gain isn’t guaranteed and shouldn’t stop you from seeking treatment ...

While antipsychotic medications are known to cause weight gain, the benefits to your mental health far exceed the risks. Weight gain is common for people who use antipsychotic medications. In fact, ...

Antipsychotic drugs treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health disorders. They can ease your symptoms and help you avoid a relapse (when your symptoms come back), but they can also ...

Weight gain is a common and often unwanted side effect of certain antidepressants, such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). It’s a major reason some people don’t take their antidepressants as ...

Chronic stress can cause physiological changes in the body that lead to weight gain. For some people, gaining weight can cause further stress. Understanding the relationship between stress and weight ...

Escitalopram, paroxetine, and duloxetine were more likely to lead to weight gain after six months than sertraline. Bupropion was less likely to result in weight gain than sertraline after six months.