In studies looking at weight changes with Prozac (fluoxetine), weight loss has ranged from about 0
Unlike other antidepressants, which often cause weight gain, some patients
3 kg
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is also associated with small weight loss side effects
Prozac
Prozac is more stimulating than other antidepressants
Quality of life dramatically improves in many ways
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The oral bioavailability of fluoxetine is 90% as a result of hepatic first pass metabolism
Bulimia: 60 mg a day taken in the morning is the typical recommended dosage in the treatment of bulimia, although this will be started much lower and potentially titrated to this target dose
Prozac belongs to a group of medicines called Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Fluoxetine can make you feel less hungry than usual, so you may lose weight when you start taking it
The mechanism involved in Prozac weight gain is still poorly understood
Also before Prozac, I had EXTREMELY bad stomach issues, and taking prozac has dramatically helped my pain
7 kilograms compared with a placebo
You may: Feel more relaxed and less anxious
Prozac can often cause loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea, which may contribute to weight loss
Signs and symptoms
If appetite loss is a problem, this can generally be solved by reducing the dose and ramping it back up gradually
Prozac is also FDA approved to treat Bulimia nervosa and bipolar disorder associated depression
The aim of this review was to assess the efficacy and safety of fluoxetine in reducing weight
I've seen others post here that they think people who eat healthy before Prozac will probably gain weight, while those who don't tend to lose weight because Prozac helps us with stress eating