Medication side effects!!

[Sarah77]

I'm on Pregabalin and propranolol for anxiety and dosulepin for depression.

I have been on these for 8 months and I have put on a lot of weight. Can anyone tell me if any of these medications cause weight gain??? or if it's just my lack of exercise due to being unable to leave the house???

[alankay]

Yeah they can but sometimes it's from an increase in appetite because you feel better or the med increases it. Being at home so much I bet you eat more than you think. Start a food log and you might see that to be true then go from there. Alankay.

[robocop01]

Yes, they say there is weight gain. But if you are feeling better also remember to exercise about 3 days a week and it will also help you relax.

[acetone]

Weight gain is listed here as a possible side effect of this med-
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/depression/medicines/prothiaden.html