“Does Prozac cause weight gain?”

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“Does Prozac cause weight gain?”

I want to start taking Prozac for depression. Does Prozac cause weight gain?

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**Dr. Jayakumar Patil** Psychiatrist Bedford, NH · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jayakumar Patil Psychiatrist Bedford, NH

I agree with the above rec.

**Dr. Sohail Nibras** Psychiatrist Sugar Land, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sohail Nibras Psychiatrist Sugar Land, TX

Some patients may experience weight gain.

**Dr. Daniel Mierlak** Psychiatrist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Daniel Mierlak Psychiatrist New York, NY

Prozac *can* cause weight gain, but interestingly doesn't cause weight gain for everyone. Some people will even lose weight on Prozac.

**Dr. Junaid Syed** Psychiatrist Saint Louis, MO · Accepted Answer

Dr. Junaid Syed Psychiatrist Saint Louis, MO

Usually not.