Posted by tygereyes on April 2, 2005, at 16:26:27
In reply to Re: Meds and weight gain, posted by Spriggy on April 2, 2005, at 13:50:05
> May I ask if you are currently taking any medicatin that is causing your appetite decrease?
Currently, I take 75 mgs Desipramine, 600 mgs Trileptal, and 25 mgs Seroquel. I've been on these meds for a while, so it's doubtful that they're causing the decrease in appetite.
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> AND have they ruled out any other physical problems that could be causing your weight loss like thyroid??I haven't had my thyroid checked, though this has never been a problem before. I should mention it to my doctor, though, to make sure.
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> I know Depakote is imfamous for weight gain (as well as Zyprexa) but it's all dosage related.
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> Do you also struggle with depression?Yes, but I don't FEEL depressed and my sleep is fine, which is why it is so puzzling!
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> One thing I know for sure, if you are anorexic, stay far, far away from Wellbutrin. I tried it and I had ZERO appetite. I had to FORCE myself to swallow half of a banana it was so bad.
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>I can't take Wellbutrin anyway because of the risk of seizures. I tried to get my doctor to prescribe it when I was actively restricting but she said no way. ;)
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