Many anxiety and antidepressant medications, such as paroxetine, escitalopram, and duloxetine, may cause weight gain. But weight gain isn’t guaranteed and shouldn’t stop you from seeking treatment ...

Some research links smoking to weight changes. However, it may not cause weight gain directly. Quitting smoking has shown links to minimal weight gain, for various reasons. Smoking is the most common ...

Weight gain is a common and often unwanted side effect of certain antidepressants, such as tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). It’s a major reason some people don’t take their antidepressants as ...

This column was co-authored with Mia Santucci, post-graduate associate at Yale University. Source: H_Ko/Adobe Stock Depression is among the top causes of disability in the world and represents a ...

Valproate and gabapentin are seizure medications commonly linked to weight gain. Other ASMs, like topiramate or lamotrigine, may lead to weight loss. Some may not affect weight. Certain medications ...