Are there any antidepressants that don't affect libido and weight gain?

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Antidepressant. Before I got pregnant I stopped my antidepressants in agreement with my doctor to avoid the complications I had during my first pregnancy. Now that I have given birth and will soon stop breastfeeding I would like to start taking mood stabilizers again. As I am ADD it helps me in my daily life. However, there are some drawbacks that disrupt my life. Hello In the past I took Concerta and my libido was non-existent. I also had problems with vaginal dryness. I also gained a lot of weight

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, thank you for your question! If I understand correctly, the products you used in the past have affected your libido and your appetite? Would it be possible to know which ones? Thank you! I understand, thank you for your feedback! For antidepressants, there are some with a lower risk of negative effect on libido. Even those that have an effect on libido don't cause it in everyone, and it is always possible to adjust if it happens. As for weight gain, keep in mind that it is mostly the result of an increased appetite. Therefore, keeping a balanced diet and exercising at a moderate intensity for 150 minutes per week is a very good way to counter this and to help with depressive symptoms. I hope this has been helpful, and if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Tom Samaha, pharmacist