People taking antidepressants are twice as likely to become obese

Millions taking a common drug are twice as likely to become obese, a major study has revealed. One in 10 Americans take antidepressants and rely on them to reduce anxiety, but that could come at the cost of this other health crisis. Spanish researchers found people who took antidepressants for six years on average gained up to twice more body weight than non-users. And even after accounting for diet, exercise and overall mental health, the drugs' effects compounded over time.