Posted by R.Anne on November 15, 2000, at 22:17:28
In reply to Any one have a theory?, posted by Sherry on November 15, 2000, at 17:30:15
Offhand I don't have all the different names of brain parts and chemicals and neurotransmitters but it seems to me that some of the antidepressants are also stimulating the "hunger" centers of the brain. But also people who may not have been eating during depression may want to eat again when they are feeling better. Perhaps both of those ideas combined plus more I can't think of right now. The benzodiazapines make me hungriest it seems. I find that the lower doses of medicines, for me, help in not overeating, too. One more thing, a lot of us who take antidepressants may have had eating disorders or weight maintainance problems in the first place-I know I do-but the medicines increase that so I try to keep busy and far from the food! Doesn't always work, though. I just try again, that's all.
> Hi All,
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> Does anyone have any theory's as to why many antidepressants cause so many of us to gain weight? Would it have anything to do with insulin levels? I would love to hear some feedback.
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> Thanks,
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> Sherry
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