Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 747470

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When do the risks outweigh the benefits (Help!)

Posted by esokev on April 6, 2007, at 8:21:02

I have been taking SSRI meds for about the past three years... I've tried the whole gamut of them, and seem to have the same problem (I have OCD/panic/anxiety issues.) My problem is severe weight gain. Exercise and diet won't even touch it. I've gone from 140 to slightly over 200 pounds (I'm about 5'9) I am at a loss about what to do. I feel my health starting to falter. My joints hurt, I have fatigue, my blood sugar is not where it should be... I feel like I need to take something for the anxiety issues to function. However, I'm literally shaving years off my life, my self-esteem is at an all time low, and the weight gain isn't stopping... I need help/suggestions. I've taken ALL the SSRIs with similar effect (currently on Zoloft 100 MGs) What do I do?

 

Re: Emsam

Posted by UgottaHaveHope on April 6, 2007, at 11:50:13

In reply to When do the risks outweigh the benefits (Help!), posted by esokev on April 2, 2007, at 3:43:14

Stronger than the SSRIs, and not as strong as normal MAOIs. I would advise the Emsam patch + a benzo like Klonopin. Are you sleeping? If not, add 25mg of Seroquel. The Emsam will take the wght off quickly.


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