Posted by Janelle on August 23, 2001, at 20:30:51
In reply to Best meds for eating disorder(obesity) and depress, posted by Collete on August 23, 2001, at 19:38:40
Hi there! Seems like I'm often one who answers your threads!
The Prozac sounds like a good start for your relative, and Zyprexa would definitely be a "no-no" since it causes weight gain in soooo many people.
If you feel that a med like Zyprexa would be appropriate for your relative, the one alternative I know of is Resperidol, which I learned on HERE was developed as a counter to Zyprexa with its appetite stimulation.
Also, for the soft Bipolar you mentioned, a mood stabilizer (I'm on Lamictal, but Depakote is another one) might be something for her to ask the pdoc about.
I bet there are meds specifically targeted toward addictions such as food (maybe some that are for OCD?), and hopefully others on here may know some names to give you.
Best wishes,
-Janelle
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