Posted by silvercoin on August 28, 2006, at 7:58:49
In reply to Re: MAOI's + Weight Gain » jedi, posted by gardenergirl on August 28, 2006, at 7:16:01
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> > > Well, anyway, my real question is, do MAOI-A's cause weight gain, while MAOI-B's do not? Are there any MAOI-B's available in the US, beside EMSAM at a lose dose?
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> > I believe it also interfers with the feedback mechanism that tells your body when it is full. The only things that have controlled the Nardil weight gain for me are the complete elimination of carbohydrates, or exercising for 2+ hours per day.
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> That's exactly what it feels like. I remember noting when I was eating a great deal of carbs that it felt as if there was something "missing" in my brain. Something that used to kick in was not, and I "felt" the void.
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> Chromium picolinate (600 mcg) and Provigil seem to counter that a bit. I've lost 10 pounds from my peak weight, and I don't binge as much as I used to.
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> gg
Nardil and Marplan are both hydrazine derivatives, and it has been known for close to 100 years that hydrazine derivatives can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). One of the major symptoms is hunger. They can also interfere with glycogen metabolism, which can make it harder for the body to utilize energy.Todd
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