Posted by yxibow on June 30, 2009, at 2:49:14
In reply to Re: The 'hidden' side effects of our meds » linkadge, posted by Phillipa on June 29, 2009, at 20:12:03
> Link I do agree with you. We now know antipsychotics can cause diabetes and many other meds weight gain for some all health risks. Phillipa
-can-... not will.
And I'm quite familiar with the weight gain :/.... but without it at the moment, what can I do?
Sure, I can also worry about what Lamictal is doing to the inside of my body but since I went up slow and there's no evidence of drug related problems externally, its benefits versus risks and why not ?
And as for "cocktails"... entitled to your opinion and yes, they do increase side effects and should be managed by a psychiatrist familiar with psychopharmacology and interactions.... but a lot of people with complex problems, including myself, need multiple medications.Of course reducing the amount of medications to the minimum that can sustain your functionality is always best.
For someone seriously depressed, I think any concern (other than someone pregnant or diagnosed already with such a condition) over such things as genotoxicity of TCAs is far outweighed by the more important issues such as becoming shut-in or suicide.
Just my 2c
-- Jay
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