Posted by girlnterrupted78 on July 17, 2007, at 18:32:25
In reply to Re: Nardil sugar cravings » Phillipa, posted by Jedi on July 17, 2007, at 12:07:20
> As we all know, what one person experiences can have very little to do with what happens with somebody else. That weight gain was over a very long time period and I'm sure there were other factors other than Nardil. That medication saved my life at least twice.
I agree with you, Jedi. I have been on Nardil for 1.5 months, and I haven't had any cravings, so it depends on the person. I have other side effects, though (eg. Daytime sleepiness, low blood pressure, and syncope.)
I've always had a hard time with sweets and carbs, though--since I was a kid and not taking any meds. I would eat 10+ chocolates in one sitting, and would devour cookies, chips, cakes, donuts, shakes--you name it.
So when I became a teen, the trouble started--because my fast (kid) metabolism began to slow down as I developed, so I had to find a way to take control of it cause I began gaining weight, which worsened my depression (all of this WITHOUT meds causing it.)
I began to follow the WW (weight watchers) program (a GODSEND for anyone who needs to track down their weight) and I exercise as much as I can.
Doing this, I have kept myself slim all these years. If I had any cravings from Nardil, this kind of discipline would be extremely useful because I'm constantly refusing foods that are fattening (i.e. I NEVER eat chocolates, cookies, candies, or any type of junk.)
I'm also vegan and I watch everything that enters my mouth; I try to eat organic foods, I eat lots of fruits and vegs, yogurt, cereal, and never bad, greasy, or unhealthy foods. My desserts are raw foods like nut bars and organic peanut butter & honey sandwiches.
Take a hold of your health and your eating habits and this will help you stop those cravings. Change your eating habits completely and try to get your vitamins and nutrients instead of eating for the sake of eating.
I get cravings all the time (with or without Nardil) but I have become disciplined and have developed strategies to deal with weight issues. This would be helpful for anyone experiencing Nardil side effects like cravings.
Best of luck
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