Yes. I knew a girl who went, in less than a year, from wearing size-0, to fat as a pig, mainly by taking prozac.
Yes. I know a girl who was a size 0, but then became depressed, took prozac, and became very fat.
In a word, yes, unless you are very lucky!
Xanax is not an antidepressants; antidepressants are not like Xanax.
heterocyclic antidepressants (HCAs), such as amitriptyline (Elavil)
They often do. However some people when depressed don't feel like eating and lose weight, as their mood improves while taking antidepressants their appetite returns they eat more and gain weight. Did the antidepressants make them gain weight, or did the antidepressants just allow them to eat normally and regain their normal weight (which some people dislike).
thyroxine schouldnt be taken with antidepressants
Antidepressants affect brain chemistry and the balance of neurotransmitters which can cause headaches. If your headaches continue, maybe you should switch antidepressants.
make them fat
This all depends on what antidepressant is being used and the individual. Some antidepressants might work for one individual perfectly fine, but not so well for another. So everyone has their own perception of antidepressants being helpful or not. From a medical stand point they are a great tool to treat depression it just might take time to find the right one. Also, combining antidepressants with therapy can make them more helpful.
Yes, reeses can make you fat. Most candies high in sugar and/or fat can make someone fat if they eat enough of it.
One can overdose on any medication, including antidepressants.
calcichews make you fat
Antidepressants don't actually "make you happy" - they inhibit chemical imbalances in the body which lead to depression. You might still be unhappy, irritated, etc., but the idea is that the effects are reduced. That aside, the effects of antidepressants vary greatly depending on things such as the specific medication, the dosage, your own body weight and metabolism, etc.