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