Do citalopram for depression and quetiapine for sleep cause weight gain?
• Q: Would citalopram for depression and quetiapine for sleep cause weight gain? I’ve been using them for three years and gained 60 pounds. I was also on an anti-anxiety drug when the weight gain started. • A: According to the literature available for citalopram (Celexa) and quetiapine (Seroquel), and both can cause weight changes. If you are experiencing changes in weight with no change in diet or activity levels, it is important to contact your health care provider to determine if this is a side effect of your medication, and to find out if there are other possible treatment options. For additional information on citalopram, go to: http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/citalopram. For more on quetiapine, see this page: http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/quetiapine.
