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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Wellbutrin For Weight Loss

Prescription drugs that cause weight loss are no diet quick-fix

October 02, 2008
Weight management expert Madelyn Fernstrom discusses the dangers of using prescription medications not intended for weight loss as part of a diet program. Drugs like Topamax, Wellbutrin, Glucophage, and Ritalin have been found to cause unintentional weight loss in patients using them for their approved conditions. But the so-called off-label use of these drugs solely for weight loss can put patients at risk for damaging side effects. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...It goes without saying, too, that eating a healthy diet and maintaining a regular exercise... Read more »

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Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Sleep Questions
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...sleep apnea require a lower pressure of CPAP with weight loss, but in my experience, most are... Read more »

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Treating the Winter Blues
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...insomnia, decreased appetite, decreased libido, and weight loss.  Interestingly, the less... Read more »

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"Will my Antidepressants Make me Gain Weight?" (Part One)
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...every seven to 10 days, if you don't change your diet."   Fernstrom also tells us that Lithium,... Read more »

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My Depression Connection Question of the Week: Medication Side Effects
By Merely Me , Health Expert

  Hi everybody!   Well it is Thursday so that means it is time for another question of the... Read more »

Health Guide

Bipolar Medications
...levels may be higher in summer.Menstrual cycle -- lithium levels may drop during the premenstrual phase.Weight lossChanges in salt intakeDehydrationDiarrheaPatients should be sure to contact their... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Medications
...psychosis, and several deaths, have been reported in people taking this supplement for increased energy or weight loss. Products that have only one of these ingredients appear not to have the same... Read more »
Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
...(SAD). Bupropion causes less sexual dysfunction than SSRIs. About 25% of patients experience initial weight loss. Side effects include restlessness, agitation, sleeplessness, headache, rashes,... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
...2 DiabetesThe American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least... Read more »
Preventing Obesity: Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
Weight Loss and MaintenanceEven modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult) approach to weight loss is reducing calories and... Read more »

Medications

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...caffeine and other stimulants, such as those found in weight loss and cold/sinus medications,... Read more »

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...hallucinations) uncontrolled movements (tremor) unusual weight loss or gain Tell your... Read more »

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