Posted by Tony P on August 3, 2008, at 0:42:51
In reply to Re: Cymbalta - sleep + weight gain, posted by dcruik518 on July 30, 2008, at 7:25:18
I'm seriously considering dropping one or the other, or both. I'm a pdoc-free zone at the moment, so I'm essentially running my own med program for the next couple of months, with other professionals to advise. I think I'll give it a try -- cut one out first to see the effect, and check with my GP when I've got some experience & data.
I'm tempted to can the Cymbalta first -- it's the most recent addition to my meds, and roughly coincides with the really rapid weigth gain. Also I think I was doing better depression-wise on the other meds (including Remeron) plus a low dose of Selegeline (10 mg/day oral); I was a bit shaky & had to watch my coffee intake, but I felt better & was more active.
On the other hand, the Remeron is a well-known weight gain inducer, especially combined with a high-carb. diet such as I've been on recently.
Obviously I need to regulate my diet and increase exercise, too, but I think you're right - I'm past just "fat" into the real danger zone and I need to act quickly.
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