Posted by Gabbi on July 22, 2002, at 13:31:42
In reply to Re: diet/exercise tips for anti-depressant users, posted by tabitha on July 22, 2002, at 12:29:07
Of course that probably means nothing to any of you who haven't been around cows much.
Water retention is an unfortunate side effect of many anti-depressants SSRI's included, In the summer for me it feels disgusting. I can make dents in myself, which is a great party trick.
I think the obvious were mentioned B vitamins, drinking lots of water, and those are enough for me during the fall winter, but in the summer I NEED something more powerful.
There is an excellent (I've tried them all) natural non-potassium depleting natural diuretic called Water Shed, not to be confused with Water tight, which is not nearly as effective (for me) They are awfully expensive though (in canada anyway) I've tried making a mixture of the herbs they use on my own, but they really have some secret ingredient I'm sure.I'm really surprised (wait no I'm not) that your Doctor didn't tell you it was a side effect, its
a pretty common one. Effexor which I've discontinued was the worst I've found for it yet, benzo's can exacerbate it too.I just haven't figured out a way to politely turn someone's rare invitation out by saying sorry, I'm going to stay home and bloat.
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