Posted by Crazy Horse on August 5, 2006, at 18:24:27
In reply to My theory on weight gain from meds, posted by UgottaHaveHope on August 2, 2006, at 15:26:30
> I can only speak from my own personal experiences, and I encourage input from others. Here goes ...
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> I have taken 30+ meds over the past nine years for anxiety, and several had notorious reputations for weight gain, including one I currently take (Seroquel).
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> I have gained weight, but I am unsure whether is directly or indirectly from the med. Indirectly, the Seroquel makes me tired and sluggish, more likely to sleep long and be lazy, therefore less likely to exercise or be active, therefore more likely to gain weight.Try Remeron for a year..guaranteed to add 30+ lbs. to an adult man (it did me). When i was on Remeron i suddenly became obsessed with food, i was hungry ALL THE TIME, and i ate large portions. Before remeron i was nice and fit, and food was not that inportant to me. 'Remeron = increased appetite' this is for sure for the majority of people who take it! I am just now slowly losing the gained weight, been off remeron for about 10 mos.
Monte
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