elavil and wt loss

In article PF0Gc.28559$WI2.7678@lakeread05, says...
Anyone on elavil and still able to lose wt.?
How do you do it? Cut carbs more? Cut calories?

Elavil is HORRIBLE if you are trying to lose weight (one of the more prevalent
side-effects is a pronouced sweet-tooth and overall increase in appetite). I
recommend switching to an SSRI such as Zoloft.

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Saffire
205/152/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Anyone on elavil and still able to lose wt.?
How do you do it? Cut carbs more? Cut calories?
Jackie

In article PF0Gc.28559$WI2.7678@lakeread05,
"J. Davidson" wrote:

Anyone on elavil and still able to lose wt.?
How do you do it? Cut carbs more? Cut calories?

Elavil is notorious for causing weight gain. If your weight is a major
problem, can you talk to your MD about trying another med, one which
doesn't have weight gain as a side-effect?

Priscilla

Elavil is mostly taken now an anti-nerve pain medication, not for its
antidepressant qualities. The SSRIs don't relieve nerve pain while Elavil
does.

If you are taking elavil for nerve pain all I can think if is to see if
there is another way to heal the cause of the nerve pain rather than numb it
with a drug. If it is diabetic neuropathy, prolonged blood sugar control
(keeping post meal numbers under 140 at all times) can relieve and often
reverse it.

For other conditions like Interstitial Cystitis, for which Elavil is
prescribed, it's trickier, but there are some newer treatments worth
checking out.

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In article PF0Gc.28559$WI2.7678@lakeread05, says...
Anyone on elavil and still able to lose wt.?
How do you do it? Cut carbs more? Cut calories?

Elavil is HORRIBLE if you are trying to lose weight (one of the more
prevalent
side-effects is a pronouced sweet-tooth and overall increase in appetite).
I
recommend switching to an SSRI such as Zoloft.

--
Saffire
205/152/125 - 5'1.5"
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

In article ,
"Jenny" wrote:

Elavil is mostly taken now an anti-nerve pain medication, not for its
antidepressant qualities. The SSRIs don't relieve nerve pain while Elavil
does.

If you are taking elavil for nerve pain all I can think if is to see if
there is another way to heal the cause of the nerve pain rather than numb it
with a drug. If it is diabetic neuropathy, prolonged blood sugar control
(keeping post meal numbers under 140 at all times) can relieve and often
reverse it.

For other conditions like Interstitial Cystitis, for which Elavil is
prescribed, it's trickier, but there are some newer treatments worth
checking out.

Migraine prevention is another use for Elavil, and SSRIs can be useful
with that. Also beta blockers.

I wouldn't write it off as an anti-depressant, though. There are people
who don't respond to other meds who find Elavil helpful.

Priscilla

On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 09:54:29 -0400, "Jenny"
wrote:

If you are taking elavil for nerve pain all I can think if is to see if
there is another way to heal the cause of the nerve pain rather than numb it
with a drug. If it is diabetic neuropathy, prolonged blood sugar control
(keeping post meal numbers under 140 at all times) can relieve and often
reverse it.

Neurontin is also used for diabetic neuropathy, along with several other
maladies. It's also an excellent mood stabilizer for many people, but not
all.

Carol
--
227/214.5/150 (official weigh-in day: Thursday)
July Challenge Goal: 209 (5.5 pounds)
Bernstein Diabetes Solution 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001

On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 13:05:11 -0700, "J. Davidson"
wrote:

I am taking elavil for interstitial cystitis. (I take prozac for my
depression, and cut the dosage of that because of mild zombiosis)
I have been on elavil for a month, and the cystitis is more manageable,
thank heaven, but I have had a sweet tooth to beat all. Perhaps I can get a
handle on the sweet tooth now that my mild zombiosis is more manageable too.
Thanks for all your replies.
My anesthetist sis says elavil is proving to be a wonder drug.

Hi Jackie! I'm not familiar with the condition you're taking Elavil for,
but I'm glad you're having such good results.

As for the sweet tooth, I can satisfy mine with a 1/2 cup of jello with a
tablespoon of cream poured on top. I just have to remember to make it so
it's available when I want it.

Sue's chocolate omelette is also nice. I had one for breakfast this
morning. With raspberry-cream cheese filling.

Best wishes to you!
Carol

Carol
--
227/214.5/150 (official weigh-in day: Thursday)
July Challenge Goal: 209 (5.5 pounds)
Bernstein Diabetes Solution 5/25/2004
Diabetes Dx 5/15/2001

In article GTfGc.29480$WI2.15212@lakeread05,
"J. Davidson" wrote:

I am taking elavil for interstitial cystitis. (I take prozac for my
depression, and cut the dosage of that because of mild zombiosis)

I had much zombiific effect on Prozac and not much on Zoloft.

I have been on elavil for a month, and the cystitis is more manageable,
thank heaven, but I have had a sweet tooth to beat all. Perhaps I can get a
handle on the sweet tooth now that my mild zombiosis is more manageable too.
Thanks for all your replies.
My anesthetist sis says elavil is proving to be a wonder drug.

I was on it briefly to see if it would do something for my migraines,
but all it proved to be for me was a very effective sleeping pill!

Priscilla

I am taking elavil for interstitial cystitis. (I take prozac for my
depression, and cut the dosage of that because of mild zombiosis)
I have been on elavil for a month, and the cystitis is more manageable,
thank heaven, but I have had a sweet tooth to beat all. Perhaps I can get a
handle on the sweet tooth now that my mild zombiosis is more manageable too.
Thanks for all your replies.
My anesthetist sis says elavil is proving to be a wonder drug.
Jackie
232/196/202 now.
began Atkins July 2002
"Priscilla Ballou" wrote in message
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In article PF0Gc.28559$WI2.7678@lakeread05,
"J. Davidson" wrote:

Anyone on elavil and still able to lose wt.?
How do you do it? Cut carbs more? Cut calories?

Elavil is notorious for causing weight gain. If your weight is a major
problem, can you talk to your MD about trying another med, one which
doesn't have weight gain as a side-effect?

Priscilla