Antidepressants

Antidepressants are among the most important medicines used to treat depression and are also used for other mental health conditions. Depending on the active ingredient, they can have varying effects on appetite, metabolism and body weight. Some medicines are more frequently associated with weight gain than others. In this article, you will find out which antidepressants are particularly often linked to weight changes, why these changes may occur, and what can be done to prevent unwanted weight gain.