Posted by Geezer on September 18, 2002, at 13:06:19
In reply to No appetite after using ADs, posted by Eddie Sylvano on September 18, 2002, at 9:08:11
> Before I became depressed and began medications, I weighed about 175 lbs. After finishing an 18 month course of Effexor and Serzone, I felt better, but I had lost 40 lbs. I figured that after I went off the meds, things would return to normal, but they haven't. I still have almost no appetite 7 months afterward. Being thin is fine, but being this thin is kinda creepy. I've been evaluated for any "medical" causes, with none found. Anyone else had any experience with this?
Hi Eddie,
Yes Sir.......same weight loss problem when I started Serzone (lost 15 lbs. in the past month). I agree - weight loss is a plus but it would be nice to know why it happens.
I would like to commend you for your above comment "Re: Thanks for the warning". Science has been remarkable for its positive contribution to so many aspects of our lives. Sadly, there is no true EMPERICAL SCIENCE being applied to Psychiatry (as it relates to effective treatment) at this time. There is some work being done re: genetic markers, intracellular ADs, etc. but I won't hold my breath until that leads to better treatment. In the meantime pdocs will continue to "roll the dice" and hope something works (has not happened for me in more than 30 years).
As for the marijuana - the worst thing about that drug is getting caught with it.
Best regards,
Geezer
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