Posted by JaneST on September 3, 2000, at 12:30:52
In reply to Antidepressants=weight gain=depression, posted by Laura Jane on September 3, 2000, at 11:31:09
Laura:
Sorry, sweetie, I don't have any magical answers for you here but I can share my experience. I have gained 20 pounds in the past 4 months because I started taking Remeron. The depression is soooo much better on the one hand...but really no better because my self-esteem is at rock bottom...and I feel like such an ingrate for complaining to others "just about weight" when I was eyeing the razorblades before Remeron.
So, in doing lots of research etc., I came upon an article by Dr. Stahl that says he treats his patients with phentermine while on Remeron. (I think this is the good phen in fen-phen.) So I took the article to my pdoc, and as she loves Dr. Stahl, she prescribed the phen for me. Took it for about 3 days and was speeding my brains out...never slept, heart racing, etc...so I'm not taking that now...just too uncomfortable.
I'm trying to walk more and trying to go to bed when I start getting the Remeron munchies. So far I haven't noticed any weight difference...and I really don't want to try another med just yet because at least I'm functioning...but the weight is driving me crazy!!!
For support I have joined the ladiesofthelite group started by women (and one wonderful man) here at PB for mutual support in losing weight. You can find us at ladiesofthelite at eGroups.com. Of course we talk about a host of other things, but why don't you check us out? It's a wonderfully warm and caring group.
I know I haven't helped with the weight thing but there are others of us who feel exactly the way you do...and you know there is power in numbers.
Love,
Jane
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