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Suggest A Weight Loss Program For Breast Cancer Patient

Hi, I m Nancy. I have just gone through a rough year (divorce, breast cancer w/chemo and radiation, house foreclosure, etc) and my doctor put me on effexor for menopause issues and depression and now I have gained almost 20 pounds and I don t understand why. Maybe because I feel too tired to exercise like I use to but not sure. I do feel very tired all the time. My question is, what can I do to gain more energy and lose this weight?
Fri, 2 May 2014
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I"m sorry for the tough time you are undergoing. A better option for an anti-depressant would be something in the SSRI family, especially Prozac, as this has actually been found to trigger weight loss. This could even be added to your regimen in addition to Effexor. In addition. Phentermine is a very effective weight loss drug, and being a stimulant it will provide more energy as well.
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Suggest A Weight Loss Program For Breast Cancer Patient

I m sorry for the tough time you are undergoing. A better option for an anti-depressant would be something in the SSRI family, especially Prozac, as this has actually been found to trigger weight loss. This could even be added to your regimen in addition to Effexor. In addition. Phentermine is a very effective weight loss drug, and being a stimulant it will provide more energy as well.