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Posted by jewel on July 8, 2001, at 10:17:38
I have heard so much about paxil causing weight gain. I was on zoloft for a short while and lost weight but gained some weight back on effexor xr I was wondering if anybody has had any good experiences with paxil and weight loss, has anybody actually lost weight while taking paxil. Heres hoping so!
Posted by lrc on July 8, 2001, at 22:37:39
In reply to paxil and weight gain, posted by jewel on July 8, 2001, at 10:17:38
> I have heard so much about paxil causing weight gain. I was on zoloft for a short while and lost weight but gained some weight back on effexor xr I was wondering if anybody has had any good experiences with paxil and weight loss, has anybody actually lost weight while taking paxil. Heres hoping so!
I gained 20 lbs in 8 or 9 months, coming off of it I've only lost 2 lbs. Go to a paxil withdrawal message board before trying it so you know what to expect. A lot of people like myself are having one heck of a time getting off of it. I must also tell you that there are people who have luck with it also. I just haven't heard of many especially where weight is concerned. Good luck.
Posted by Pattisun on July 9, 2001, at 6:23:36
In reply to Re: paxil and weight gain, posted by lrc on July 8, 2001, at 22:37:39
WHAT paxil withdrawal board??
I am just starting the tapering and it's really HARD. I was daydreaming about suing the mfgr. This is like quitting smoking, maybe worse.
Thanks--Patti
> > I have heard so much about paxil causing weight gain. I was on zoloft for a short while and lost weight but gained some weight back on effexor xr I was wondering if anybody has had any good experiences with paxil and weight loss, has anybody actually lost weight while taking paxil. Heres hoping so!
>
> I gained 20 lbs in 8 or 9 months, coming off of it I've only lost 2 lbs. Go to a paxil withdrawal message board before trying it so you know what to expect. A lot of people like myself are having one heck of a time getting off of it. I must also tell you that there are people who have luck with it also. I just haven't heard of many especially where weight is concerned. Good luck.
Posted by lrc on July 9, 2001, at 12:01:51
In reply to Re: paxil ?? to lrc, posted by Pattisun on July 9, 2001, at 6:23:36
> WHAT paxil withdrawal board??
>
> I am just starting the tapering and it's really HARD. I was daydreaming about suing the mfgr. This is like quitting smoking, maybe worse.
>
> Thanks--Patti
>
> > > I have heard so much about paxil causing weight gain. I was on zoloft for a short while and lost weight but gained some weight back on effexor xr I was wondering if anybody has had any good experiences with paxil and weight loss, has anybody actually lost weight while taking paxil. Heres hoping so!
> >
> > I gained 20 lbs in 8 or 9 months, coming off of it I've only lost 2 lbs. Go to a paxil withdrawal message board before trying it so you know what to expect. A lot of people like myself are having one heck of a time getting off of it. I must also tell you that there are people who have luck with it also. I just haven't heard of many especially where weight is concerned. Good luck.http://bbs.onecenter.com/cgi-bin/bbs.cgi?
http://members4.boardhost.com/paxildatabase/Great sites for those suffering paxil withdrawal. Come one, come all! It helps to ask questions and see how others are progressing and to even share your paxil nightmare.
Posted by Pattisun on July 9, 2001, at 15:11:11
In reply to Re: paxil ?? to lrc, posted by lrc on July 9, 2001, at 12:01:51
thank you so much, esp. the Paxil Database on the second board. Now I have an answer. I will ask the doct tomorrow for a prescrib to liquid Paxil for my taper.
And, I really didn't want Wellbutrin or Celexa. Now that article mentioned SAMe. I am very optomistic. You have NO idea how helpful you have been to me.
Hugs,
Pattisun
> > WHAT paxil withdrawal board??
> >
> > I am just starting the tapering and it's really HARD. I was daydreaming about suing the mfgr. This is like quitting smoking, maybe worse.
> >
> > Thanks--Patti
> >
> > > > I have heard so much about paxil causing weight gain. I was on zoloft for a short while and lost weight but gained some weight back on effexor xr I was wondering if anybody has had any good experiences with paxil and weight loss, has anybody actually lost weight while taking paxil. Heres hoping so!
> > >
> > > I gained 20 lbs in 8 or 9 months, coming off of it I've only lost 2 lbs. Go to a paxil withdrawal message board before trying it so you know what to expect. A lot of people like myself are having one heck of a time getting off of it. I must also tell you that there are people who have luck with it also. I just haven't heard of many especially where weight is concerned. Good luck.
>
> http://bbs.onecenter.com/cgi-bin/bbs.cgi?
> http://members4.boardhost.com/paxildatabase/
>
> Great sites for those suffering paxil withdrawal. Come one, come all! It helps to ask questions and see how others are progressing and to even share your paxil nightmare.
Posted by lrc on July 10, 2001, at 0:02:40
In reply to THANK YOU LRC--you've saved me!!!, posted by Pattisun on July 9, 2001, at 15:11:11
> thank you so much, esp. the Paxil Database on the second board. Now I have an answer. I will ask the doct tomorrow for a prescrib to liquid Paxil for my taper.
>
> And, I really didn't want Wellbutrin or Celexa. Now that article mentioned SAMe. I am very optomistic. You have NO idea how helpful you have been to me.
>
> Hugs,
>
> Pattisun
>
> > > WHAT paxil withdrawal board??
> > >
> > > I am just starting the tapering and it's really HARD. I was daydreaming about suing the mfgr. This is like quitting smoking, maybe worse.
> > >
> > > Thanks--Patti
> > >
> > > > > I have heard so much about paxil causing weight gain. I was on zoloft for a short while and lost weight but gained some weight back on effexor xr I was wondering if anybody has had any good experiences with paxil and weight loss, has anybody actually lost weight while taking paxil. Heres hoping so!
> > > >
> > > > I gained 20 lbs in 8 or 9 months, coming off of it I've only lost 2 lbs. Go to a paxil withdrawal message board before trying it so you know what to expect. A lot of people like myself are having one heck of a time getting off of it. I must also tell you that there are people who have luck with it also. I just haven't heard of many especially where weight is concerned. Good luck.
> >
> > http://bbs.onecenter.com/cgi-bin/bbs.cgi?
> > http://members4.boardhost.com/paxildatabase/
> >
> > Great sites for those suffering paxil withdrawal. Come one, come all! It helps to ask questions and see how others are progressing and to even share your paxil nightmare.Patti, Let me know if you post on the other board. paxil withdrawal has been a nightmare for me but it does get better. Good luck
Posted by SalArmy4me on July 10, 2001, at 3:42:23
In reply to THANK YOU LRC--you've saved me!!!, posted by Pattisun on July 9, 2001, at 15:11:11
Psychosomatics. American Psychosomatic Society
Volume 61(5) September/October 1999 p 712
Dietary Supplements and Natural Products as Psychotherapeutic Agents
[Special Issue: Psychopharmacology And Psychosomatic Research]
Fugh-Berman, Adriane MD; Cott, Jerry M. PhD:There is evidence of links among folate, tetrahydrobiopterin (an essential cofactor in the hydroxylation process in the mammalian brain), and monoamine metabolism in depression (119, 129). Tetrahydrobiopterin is necessary for the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine and has also been reported to have antidepressant activity (130). The methyl donor, SAMe, is closely linked with folate and vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) metabolism. SAMe is required in numerous transmethylation reactions involving nucleic acids, proteins, phospholipids, monoamines, and other neurotransmitters, and deficiencies of either folate or B12 have been found to reduce the synthesis of SAMe (and thus its levels) in the central nervous system (131).
The administration of SAMe has antidepressant properties (132–135) and, as added evidence, has been reported to induce mania in bipolar patients (136). Preliminary studies indicate that it may improve cognitive function in patients with dementia (131).
Adverse Effects and Interactions.
Tetrahydrobiopterin is not commercially available. SAMe has been reported to cause mild and transient insomnia, nervousness, lack of appetite, constipation, headaches, heart palpitations, nausea, dry mouth, sweating, and dizziness (135).
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