Posted by pedr on May 6, 2010, at 7:49:45
In reply to Any solution for the Nardil hungry horrors?, posted by BlueM on May 4, 2010, at 17:40:18
I actually just went to see a dietician about my +40lb on Nardil. I was constantly craving carbs. Bagels specifically. For a few months I was on 3-4 bagels a day (and not much else). The complication for me is I have IBS and I'm very sensitive to portion-size, fat content, artificial stuff, acidic foods and so on. Bread is one of my 'safe' foods.
However the dietician said 'bagels are evil' (literally) and out they went. I've replaced them with Greek Yoghurt, whole wheat pretzels&PB and so on. Essentially I've replaced carbs for protein. I feel better for it and am eating less. She reckons it's because my blood sugar isn't roller-coastering around any more (all that white flour). I agree but my hunger overall is diminished and I am no longer obsessing over bread/carbs. I believe that's the Nardil s/e's diminishing. It's taken a looooong time though - longest of any med I've been on.
HTH & remember - YMMV,
PeteTreatment Resistant depression, anxiety, OCD: 13 years
IBS-C & GERD: 8 years
Current meds: 90mg Nardil, 300mg Zantac, 20mg Prilosec
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