Posted by yxibow on November 2, 2008, at 2:47:55
In reply to Re: Help for weight loss from meds., posted by Medline on November 1, 2008, at 3:02:05
Topamax and Zonegran also carry risks -- Topamax especially.
Buproprion is naturally going to reduce weight in some people because it is distantly related to Tenuate, an old and not used weight loss drug.
One has to remember though in the population that has anxiety, stimulants that were mentioned could create fire.
And yes, those seemed to be in trial, phase II which is early in the pipeline. Also the amount lost didn't seem to be grand -- an amount yes.
I've even tried Hoodia, the real ones that are certified and only contain it, and yes, it makes you feel a little less hungry -- it also makes one potentially nauseated and in my case it increased my psychosis NOS or anxiety level, one or the other. So this isn't an endorsement for that.
Sometimes H2 antagonists like otc Zantac make me feel less hungry, but its also basically feeling a bit more nauseated. Yes, there was the Axid study but that was mostly because it was made by the same company.There's no free lunch, no pun intended -- I don't know how to manage my weight. It has become a real problem.
I know I'm kept told to try walking regularly -- its hard when you're depressed. And basically I have to watch my diet, which of course is also hard.
Its good for my health to be a vegetarian but I have to eat a lot of "fake meats" to substitute carbohydrates with protein, and salads, which are essentially pure fiber anyhow.
Cereal in the morning is a problem, which again I have to figure other ways to substitute.
-- tidingsJay
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