Thread: Weight gain caused by using Amitriptyline for PN?
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Old 11-02-2009, 12:30 AM
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Default Amitriptyline and weight gain
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Originally Posted by murgy View Post
Hi all,

Do any of you know anything about weight gain being caused by Amitriptyline (being used for PN)? I do know that Anti-depressants are known for often causing weight gain - there used to be a lot of info. on the Internet about this - but I have not been able to find any of late. I am taking 10 - 25mgs at night. Would this be enough to cause (otherwise unexplained) weight gain? Has anyone experienced this? Any information / thoughts would be greatfully appreciated.

Regards,
Christine.
Yes, Christine, Amitriptyline does cause weight gain. All anti-depressants that are primarily serotonin re-uptake inhibitors cause weight gain due to their anti-cholinergic effect.
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