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What Causes Severe Depression After Taking Lamictal 200mg?
HI......my doctor prescribed Pristiq 50 mg. I am taking Lamictal 200mg. While on Lamictal for 3 years I began to feel more depressed. I struggle with weight gain; therefore I am afraid to take Pristiq. What are the chances of gaining weight on this med.
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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It is not clear whether prestiq causes weight gain, in fact in some persons ,weight loss may occur because of a decrease in appetite.
Medications can affect weight in different ways: (1) alter appetite (2) alter satiety or fullness (3) affect metabolism (4)affect activity or energy level
It may be difficult to do anything about fullness and metabolism but if you make a conscious effort regarding any foods used and to increase activity, this would prevent weight gain.
I hope this helps
It is not clear whether prestiq causes weight gain, in fact in some persons ,weight loss may occur because of a decrease in appetite.
Medications can affect weight in different ways: (1) alter appetite (2) alter satiety or fullness (3) affect metabolism (4)affect activity or energy level
It may be difficult to do anything about fullness and metabolism but if you make a conscious effort regarding any foods used and to increase activity, this would prevent weight gain.
I hope this helps
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