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Originally Posted by cln1812
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You don't usually just gain weight on a med. It tends to make people hungry, so they eat more and gain weight. But if you are on it short term and keep exercising (though don't over do it) and eat a normal healthy, diet, I think you will be fine.
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According to what I've read and been told by pdocs is that certain meds do increase hunger, but also change the body's metabolism. Add that to the tiredness caused by many psych meds and it's the perfect storm for weight gain.