Which Antidepressant Causes the Most Weight Gain?

Update: 2025-09-08

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In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research comparing weight gain across eight common antidepressants. Using data from 183,000 patients, this study finally provides concrete numbers to answer the question patients ask most: How much weight will I gain on this medication?

Faculty: Paul Zarkowski, M.D.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.

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