antidepressants and weight gain

Dear sickofeverything,

I put on about 30 pounds over the course of my first 18 months on Paxil.  That's the bad news.  The good news is (1) that it worked to control my depression and (2) that the weight gain did eventually level out.

Although I and my doctor did later try other medications to see whether they'd have less dramatic side effects, none of them worked so well as the Paxil, so I've made the choice to accept the extra weight and accompanying physical health issues in exchange for improved mental health - for now.  I should also point out that I don't exercise or watch what I eat; maybe someone more health conscious would have less of a weight issue with Paxil.

Good luck to you!

-P