Posted by Racer on September 1, 2006, at 18:28:20
In reply to Re: Anyone else find this uncivil?, posted by Emily Elizabeth on September 1, 2006, at 12:53:50
> I think my med (Effexor, I think) is making me eat more and put on weight. I'm trying to be okay-ish with it. I mean, feeling better but heavier is better than feeling suicidal, right?
I know you're not trying to blame yourself for the weight gain, but there really and truly may be a good deal going on with the Effexor. Some studies have shown it causes changes to blood sugar regulation. I know it increased my blood sugar a LOT -- over 200 at least once, which is way beyond anything in the normal range. The ONLY time I've ever experienced that is on Effexor, and it wasn't just weight related/metabolic syndrome X stuff.
My advice is always to talk to your doctor about what's going on, and if it's weight related, take in a food diary.
And I'm glad you can see that the drugs are benefitting you, and work on coming to terms with that. I can't at all right now, and get very, very upset when I try. I'm not sure my T knows what to do -- she's making the right noises, and I'm just not responding well to them. {shrug} Sorry -- this ain't about me...
Anyway, I'm glad your meds are working, and that you're feeling better. I'll cross my fingers for you it stays that way!
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