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Posted by Racer on April 12, 2004, at 21:48:26
I've just heard yet again that anti-depressants do not cause weight gain. You know, it's just because we eat more and don't exercise enough. This is the last time I'm just going to listen and realize how much I have failed utterly to live properly. This time I'm going back in there with studies showing a reduction of resting metabolism rates caused by anti-depressants -- but only if I can find them.
So, does anyone here know of any? I found a reference to one study done on in-patient RMR, which did show a reduction. Now I want to find that study and others. Having an analysis that points out how distressing it can be for patients to hear once again how it's our own fault we got so bloody fat on these damn drugs would be nice, too, although not entirely necessary.
Thanks!
Posted by irishcatholic on April 13, 2004, at 9:49:05
In reply to Any links about how ADs cause weight gain?, posted by Racer on April 12, 2004, at 21:48:26
I've lost 10 pounds on Proz (probably 10 more to go).
I don't think it is related to the med though.
Wife & I've been on Weight Watchers.
When you write down EVERYTHING you eat, it really changes your outlook on food consumption.
Posted by Racer on April 13, 2004, at 11:52:53
In reply to Re: Any links about how ADs cause weight gain?, posted by irishcatholic on April 13, 2004, at 9:49:05
I'm sorry, because I think and hope you're honestly trying to help, but if you read that message again, you'll see that I'm asking for proof that the meds do cause metabolic changes that affect weight. I've found references in some journal articles to studies proving this, but I haven't been able to find the source material.
I've already heard over and over again that weight gain on anti-depressants is the patient's fault. Now I want some validation. I really don't need MORE invalidation, no matter how well meant.
So, I thank you, genuinely and sincerely, for taking the time to respond to my question, even if I don't thank you for the content of your response.
Posted by Scott in Vermont on April 13, 2004, at 13:29:25
In reply to Any links about how ADs cause weight gain?, posted by Racer on April 12, 2004, at 21:48:26
I don't know if this helps, but I understand your point.
http://www.netnutritionist.com/fa12.htm
(check out the ref. to Duke University)http://www.bipolarworld.net/Meds_Trt/Meds_weight/antidewt.htm
http://www.psycheducation.org/hormones/Insulin/weightgain.htm
There are a lot of sites that reference studies, but I was unable to locate an actual study.
Posted by irishcatholic on April 13, 2004, at 13:46:27
In reply to Thank you for repeating that it's MY FAULT » irishcatholic, posted by Racer on April 13, 2004, at 11:52:53
Everybody is their own personal drug study.
If you gained weight without changing your diet or exercise, I would definitely believe it was the A/D. Only you can make that determination,
No matter what any study or research says.
Posted by terrics on April 14, 2004, at 20:42:14
In reply to Any links about how ADs cause weight gain?, posted by Racer on April 12, 2004, at 21:48:26
I may be wrong Racer, but I think some [not all] ADs put weight on because they increase your appetite by stimulating the appetite part of your brain. [The hypothalamus I think. If anyone knows for sure please correct me]. terrics ps I lost wt. on effexor.
Posted by ravenstorm on April 14, 2004, at 21:12:58
In reply to Re: Any links about how ADs cause weight gain? » Racer, posted by terrics on April 14, 2004, at 20:42:14
I think a lot of the AD's cause weight gain because they affect your blood sugar level. If you look at a detailed list of side effects a lot of them indicate they affect blood sugar levels. (For example, almost all the tricyclics list it and they are known to cause weight gain--it is actually listed as a side effect)
When your blood sugar drops you feel hungry and you eat. It is what keeps us alive. But if a med makes your blood sugar drop more often and more profoundly, you will eat more often and perhaps even more. You may not even reallize you are eating more, because you are only eating when your body tells you you are hungry, which is when you are suppossed to eat--but you may be feeling hungry more often due to affected blood sugar. So, for doctors to say, this med may give you an increased appetite, but as long as you watch what you eat you'll be fine is pretty unfair since if you get low blood sugar (especially if you are already hypoglycemic) you need to eat to feel better again.
Anyway, that is my theory.
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