Posted by Laree on December 23, 2003, at 18:41:38
In reply to Anti depressants weight gain, posted by jms600 on December 23, 2003, at 17:02:52
Which antidepressant(s) are you currently taking?
Hi everyone,
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> For the last 14 months or so I have been on a variety of antidepressants. Generally they have really helped me and without them I don't know how I would have coped or got through life.
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> However I have, as most people do, experienced the usual side effects from these drugs. One side effect being weight gain. I am now three stone heavier then when I first went onto antidepressants.
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> I have cut down my calorie intake and I now take more exercise. I have stopped putting weight on, but I just can't seem to lose any.
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> I believe this is due to my craving and subsequent intake of carbohydrates.
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> Does anyone know of any drugs which can be taken to reduce the absorbtion of carbs in the stomach, and so reduce the amount of carbs the body absorbes? I have tried Xenical, which blocks the absorbtion of fat through the gut, but I haven't lost a pound while being on it.
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> Any information, anyone???
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