A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry reveals that individuals using antidepressants experienced notable weight gain over a six-year period.
Key Findings:
- Increased Weight Gain:
- Participants who used antidepressants showed an average weight increase of approximately 2% of their baseline body weight compared to non-users.
- Higher Obesity Risk:
- Those without obesity at the study’s start had double the risk of becoming obese if they used antidepressants throughout the six years.
Implications:
With the widespread use of antidepressants and the global obesity epidemic, integrating weight management and metabolic monitoring into depression treatment plans is crucial.
link: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1464898/full
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