About xanax??
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In the clinical trials for Xanax, 2.7% of all patients taking Xanax reported weight gain. So did 2.7% of all patients taking a placebo.
Another 2.3% reported weight loss. Of those taking the placebo, 3.0% reported weight loss.
It doesn't sound like the medicine itself causes weight loss or weight gain. However, you're taking Xanax because you're experiencing anxiety.
If your anxiety keeps you from cooking a decent meal, or sitting down and eating it when you're done, it's going to make a difference when your experience less anxiety, right?
Our bodies are pretty good at taking care of our selves. According to medical research, any weight loss or gain you experience from changes in what you eat should be less than 10% of your baseline weight, and you'll automatically start heading back to your baseline weight after six to twelve months, even if you don't want to.
Not unless it makes you sleep alot.Then it might stop you from exercising which would cause wt gain.
It depends on what you mean by long term? I have taken xanax and similar drugs for anxiety and haven't gained any "significant" weight. Maybe a few pounds up and down, but nothing substantial. It also depends on what other medication you may be taking. Anti-depressants have a tendency to put on weight. Speak with a pharmcist on all your medications, it may be something else or a combination of all that you take. If it's only a few pounds, I wouldn't be concerned.
Like most medication it can cause weight gain. Sadly Xanax stops working after so long, and leads to depression eventually.
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