Posted by Joe Schmoe on August 8, 2001, at 12:31:15
Listen to this quote about appetite suppressants:
"Rather than increase production of serotonin like Redux, sibutramine (originally developed in the 1980s as an antidepressant) is a monoamine repute inhibitor that effectively increases levels of both serotonin and noradrenaline by retarding their normal removal from the sites of action. Phen-fen acts similarly, with fenfluramine initially increasing serotonin levels and phentermine increasing noradrenaline levels. The higher levels of these neurotransmitters have been shown to both increase metabolic rate and reduce appetite, a very effective combination for weight reduction, especially in conjunction with a carefully managed program of exercise, diet and behavior modification."
This makes it sound like SSRIs should make people lose appetite/weight and raise their metabolism, yet they are infamous for making you fat instead. What makes SSRIs different from appetite suppressants?
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