Posted by tina on September 10, 2001, at 16:52:35
In reply to Re: Anyone NOT...Cam? Tina? » fluffykitty, posted by Greg on September 10, 2001, at 12:55:55
Hey fluff
Since I seem to have been volunteered here, I'll take the reins for a second.
I don't have a clue what the meds do pharmacologically to the neurochemicals in the brain to facilitate weight gain so I won't even bother trying to go there!
I DO, however, know that what they do has a definite effect on metabolism and weight, in my own experience. As to Zyprexa, I've never taken it but the people I know who have, have gained differing amounts of weight. AD's affect everyone differently so I can't say whether everyone gains weight on them. Some actually lose(lucky them)
Anyhoos, if you have specific questions about weight loss while on AD's, you can email me privately at ashmod@hotmail.com because I would have some questions for you before giving you specific advice.
Hope this helps some.
Tina> fk,
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> For me, I don't know that is was so much of an increase in appetite as it was what I craved to eat. I found myself wanting more carbohydrates, especially pastas. If I understand correctly (note the disclaimer), carbos make you feel fuller but metabolize in the system much more slowly making exercise critical, which is not my strong suit. Without the proper exercise it turns into fat cells I believe.
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> I really don't know why some meds cause weight gain, but I'm sure Cam could shed some light on that and Tina knows her stuff about how food does it's thing in the body. Hopefully they'll be able to give us some input.
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> Sorry I can't be more help.
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> Greg
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> > This is actually something I wanted to start talking about. What exactly is it that makes people gain weight when they go on these drugs? Is it increased appettite so they just start eating more? Is it bad diet? Junk food? Water retention?
> > Im on Neurontin and Im determined not to gain more weight! I need to lose some as it is. Im really trying to watch what I eat, no junk food, and when Im still hungry after eating I make a slim fast shake or eat a Kashi bar. The cookies and cream kashi go lean bar tastes like a candy bar. So I figure its better to eat that then a 3 musketeers. You know?! High fiber veggies like brocolli also make you feel fuller.
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> > fk
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