Posted by Ilene on August 10, 2004, at 14:24:42
In reply to Gastro by-pass or Meridia???, posted by jay on August 9, 2004, at 22:44:39
> Well...after putting on almost 80 pounds because of psych meds, I have this weight that *won't* come off! I think I am going to try the Meridia first, but am not ruling out the Gastro-by-pass surgery route. I *don't* know how I am going to do it while staying off most psych meds..as it (Meridia) is like an SNRI type of drug, that also affects dopamine. Ohhh man..I am so confused!! Anyone offer some knowledge? Thanks..
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> Jay :(Talk to an experienced psychopharmacologist about combining Meridia with your meds. I've read that sometimes supposedly incompatible drugs can be used together.
If you go the gastric by-pass (or banding) route, make sure both your surgeon and the hospital have *lots* of experience handling this surgery.
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