Posted by UgottaHaveHope on April 24, 2007, at 10:48:07
Reading about the dramatic weight gain of others on Nardil probably delayed me trying the drug for at least two months, maybe more. It wasn't until I was able to talk to some of you in here who experienced it for more details, along with some doctors, until I decided to proceed a trial of Nardil.
This is my third week, and I have dropped from 237 lbs. to 225. I am still doing the same exercise (30 minutes on cardio bike), just changed my eating habits. Start off every day with fruit, then eat salad or oatmeal for lunch, and pretty eating whatever I want for dinner, just in small portions like Weight Watchers.
I would NOT let the FEAR of weight GAIN stop you from TRYING Nardil.
I think ppl gain weight because of three reasons:
1. Nardil can boost your mood, and when you feel better you are likely to eat more and be merry.
2. Nardil can give you daytime sedation, which may make you less likely to exercise, which may cause you to gain weight.
3. Probably with 5 percent or less of the population, you will gain weight on Nardil, just as you will gain weight on an AP. But I would think this is the rare exception, not the rule. Besides, focus on feeling better first, then you can worry about weight by taking an amphetimine, etc. or something else.Bottom line of this post: Do NOT fear Nardil
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