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What Treatment Is Suggested For Over Weight ?
I am trying to lose weight and I m wondering if there is a pill my primary Dr can prescribe that will help burn fat and curve my appetite. I m trying to see results sooner than later because I have depression and being over weight is making it worse.
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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You can add topiramate along with the anti depressants to reduce weight. I have seen it showing good response at a dose of 25-100 mg daily.
along with that you shoud--
eat more of salads
take lots of water/liquids
include sprouts in your daily diet.
keep yourself busy, try to be in company of other people so that even when a desire to eat comes, you can avoid actual eating ( as friend will be helpful in distracting that thought).
##Avoid keeping high calorie foods- chocolate, sweets, biscuits, etc. in your home.
When you eat, think if you are feeling bored/ low..then tell yourself that-- eating will not going to help that feeling, and try t do something else, like take a walk or talk to some family member.
Hope the reply is useful
Please feel free to ask more questions for clarifictaion
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD psychiatry
You can add topiramate along with the anti depressants to reduce weight. I have seen it showing good response at a dose of 25-100 mg daily.
along with that you shoud--
eat more of salads
take lots of water/liquids
include sprouts in your daily diet.
keep yourself busy, try to be in company of other people so that even when a desire to eat comes, you can avoid actual eating ( as friend will be helpful in distracting that thought).
##Avoid keeping high calorie foods- chocolate, sweets, biscuits, etc. in your home.
When you eat, think if you are feeling bored/ low..then tell yourself that-- eating will not going to help that feeling, and try t do something else, like take a walk or talk to some family member.
Hope the reply is useful
Please feel free to ask more questions for clarifictaion
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD psychiatry
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