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It's known as the SSRI that trims appetite. Here's the real story.
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Some people eat less and dip a little on the scale.
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That effect usually fades. Many end up close to where they started.
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Depression, OCD, panic disorder and bulimia. Not weight loss.
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Protein, a gentle deficit, strength work and sleep do the heavy lifting.
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Never change an antidepressant dose without your prescriber.
Prozac (fluoxetine) can lower appetite in the first weeks, so a little early weight loss is possible. Over time it's mostly weight-neutral. What to know.
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