"Fat" Clothes

On Tue, 30 Sep 2003, Jean B. wrote:

Lorelei wrote:


My doc told me that Prozac is weight-neutral and that is the drug she likes
to start women out on. most proven drug. I take it for OCD but many people
take it for depression and have relief of symptoms. I think my success
speaks to the fact that it Can be weight-neutral. Best wishes to you. I know
that the med has made all the difference to my life. I would never have made
it this far without the medication. so give it some good thought, nobody but
you, your doc, and your pharmacist will know and 2 of you are basically
sworn to secrecy regarding your prescriptions.

Gee, I have heard that Prozac causes weight gain. Wellbutrin is
one AD that is not supposed to do that.


I had a diet doctor put me on prozac to speed up weight loss. I thought it
was helpful, and I was certainly losing at a good clip.

But side effects are weird and vary widely.

Martha

--
Begin where you are - but don't end there.

"LittleMissWobbles" wrote in message
...

I think it's probably a personal thing. May just be a case of trying
one and seeing what works. I've just gone back on Aropax. It didn't
cause weight gain last time, or any side effects (other than a dry
mouth).

Oh Lord Have Mercy! I Hate the dry mouth! Elavil here. Mine hasn't
affected my weight either.
Angela

"Supergoof" wrote in message
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"Dizzysmamma" wrote ...
"Supergoof" wrote ...

Talk to your doctor. Please. What you have described is classic
clinical
depression. You don't have to feel like this. I firmly believe, from
everything you have said, that this is one of the big reasons you have
reached a plateau, stalled or whatever. Negative mental and spiritual
energy have just as much an effect as the positives do.

Thanks Angela. I know some ADs are better than others as far as affecting
weight or weight loss. Which would be best for not causing weight gain or
any other nasty side-effects? I guess I should talk all this over with my
doc next time I see her too.


Rachel
(New Zealand)

If you want to see your doc armed with some info and questions, try doing a
search for anti-depressant + weight.
{{{{{Rachel}}}}}

Angela

My mom has a book, can't for the life of me remember the name, of "very"
low
impact, "very" non-invasive stretching exercises that has helped her
tremendously. I'll call her tomorrow and get the title and let you know.

Here it is:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Good luck.
Angela

Supergoof wrote:

Thanks Angela. I know some ADs are better than others as far as affecting
weight or weight loss. Which would be best for not causing weight gain or
any other nasty side-effects? I guess I should talk all this over with my
doc next time I see her too.

I take Effexor because it's supposed to be good for people in
chronic pain (and certainly my perception of my pain is less now
than it was before I started on it). I've also lost weight taking it.

Some psychiatrists here in the USA are starting to prescribe mild
amphetamines for people who are on anti-depressants but still having
problems with lethargy or apathy while taking them. The combination
can get better results than an anti-depressant alone.

The best thing to do, of course, is talk to your doctor who is
familiar with your history. Don't settle for a smaller improvement
than you actually need to live a happy, active life!

Shirley

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