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Posted by dana73 on February 25, 2004, at 6:51:25
Hello,
I have been taking Stangyl (trimipramine) for 6 months for sleep. It works great but I have gained 22 lbs and no matter what I try can not get rid of the cravings for sweets. This is somewhat typical for Stangyl.
After alot of talking my Doctor wants to switch me slowly to Seroquel. My son takes Seroquel for sleep and it has helped him wonderfully (he can sleep and has no night terrors any more). He gained no weight.
I am wondering if anyone here came off of trimipramine and was able to stick to a diet easier due to the cravings for sweets and carbs lessening.
Thankyou!
Dana
Posted by Sad Panda on February 25, 2004, at 7:41:16
In reply to changing from Trimipramine to Seroquel ..., posted by dana73 on February 25, 2004, at 6:51:25
> Hello,
>
> I have been taking Stangyl (trimipramine) for 6 months for sleep. It works great but I have gained 22 lbs and no matter what I try can not get rid of the cravings for sweets. This is somewhat typical for Stangyl.
>
> After alot of talking my Doctor wants to switch me slowly to Seroquel. My son takes Seroquel for sleep and it has helped him wonderfully (he can sleep and has no night terrors any more). He gained no weight.
>
> I am wondering if anyone here came off of trimipramine and was able to stick to a diet easier due to the cravings for sweets and carbs lessening.
>
> Thankyou!
> Dana
>
>Hi Dana,
I take Remeron for sleep & SSRI side effects. Unfortunately Trimipramine, Remeron & Seroquel all cause sedation my blocking Histame(H1) recptors in the brain which is also believed to be responsible for carb cravings & subsequent weight gain. Not too long ago there was a thread about using Zantac antacid which is a H2 blocker in the stomach to prevent card cravings caused by these meds.
Cheers,
Panda.
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