Prozac is generally a weight loss drug -----so in general watching what you eat and exercise during and or after taking the drug should help. If a healthy lifestyle does not help have your thyroid checked. Prozac can rarely affect the functioning of your thyroid which may inadvertently be slowing down your metabolism. Clinically, weight gain has not been recognized as a side-effect of Prozac, however, a quick search of the internet reveals many users who know from first hand experience that it can slow the metabolism and even increase your appetite.
Fluoxetine has a long half-life and can remain in your system for a month and a half after ceasing taking the drug. After this time frame, you may notice your metabolism returns to normal. Unfortunately, this is an unpredictable process and many people who take Prozac have trouble losing weight after their treatment, despite a controlled diet and exercise.
Withdrawals of Prozac may start within eight hours of stopping the medication. Withdrawal symptoms may last for six to eight weeks.
you should consult your doctor....but i never do...i seem to always take my Prozac for about a year than i stop for a year.....than i start again...i don't seem to have problems.
In order to jump start your weight loss, you need to check your metabolism. If you feel sluggish all the time and gaining weight, chances are you are getting heavier. You can start by avoiding processed and fatty foods altogether. Frequent hydration helps speed up metabolism. Eat greens, and exercise regularly. Do no get side tracked, and keep focus on the diet plan.
Yes, alcohol may effect you if you are taking prozac. Prozac is not a contraceptive and will never prevent pregnancy.
Periods usually start within 3-7 days after stopping progyluton.
There are many ways for someone to manipulate their metabolism. In order for you to boost it, you could try taking cold showers, start eating lean protein, do some weight training. As for what not to do, definitely do not skip meals as they maintain the metabolism and regulate it.
If you are not overweight, losing a lot of weight will be more difficult. In order to lose weight, you will have to consume fewer calories, and get more exercise. Be sure to start the day with a healthy breakfast in order to boost your metabolism.
Consult a doctor. When it comes to questions like this, you want to know for certain the source of your answer is qualified to give an answer.
While the metabolic diet can help with weight loss, it has not been proven to increase your metabolism. The only thing that has been proven to increase metabolism is exercise, particularly weight lifting. Start lifting those weights and you'll be burning calories like a nuclear reactor.
I just saw my Dr. Today because I am switching from Lexapro to Prozac because of weight gain on Lexapro. This is coming from my Dr. You MUST NOT MIX LEXAPRO and PROZAC. They are not compatible chemically. You must allow at least 3 or more days for the one drug to "wash out" of your system before you start the new one. You may need more time than that. Confirm this with your Dr.
You probably have a very high metabolism which makes it hard to gain weight. I would slowly start to rasie your calories are start a weight training program. Make sure you are eating quality foods, and not just going out to fast food everyday to gain.
To start your metabolism