Can Effexor Make You Lose Weight
Is There A Magic Pill for Weight Loss? - Part 2
As you may already know, Part 1 of my blog regarding "magic pills" for weight loss, was downright discouraging- a hodgepodge of "uppers" and diuretics that were not worth their side effects, had addictive potential, and were for quick fixes.
Not all the news is gloomy, however. There are a couple of FDA approved drugs for weight loss which, while they still have some side effects, are effective at helping people lose weight when part of a broader change in diet and lifestyle. Moreover, they seem...
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Expert & Community Posts
"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)
By Merely Me , Health Expert...Meridia, a weight-loss drug, is an SNRI. Another SNRI, Effexor, has no weight-loss properties,... Read more »
"Will my Antidepressants Make me Gain Weight?" (Part One)
By Merely Me , Health Expert...there is a lot more to the story. People gain and lose weight for a variety of reasons. ... Read more »
Sexual Dis-interest? Lacking Libido? Zero Arousal? Is It Your Anti-depressant??
By Amy Hendel , Health ExpertI have heard women complain that when they take Prozac, the plus side is that they often lose their... Read more »
Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss Success
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...losing weight is easy, however it's maintaining this weight loss that continually proves to be... Read more »
Question of the Week: SZ Meds and Side Effects
By Christina Bruni , Health ExpertHello everyone! I'm pleased to introduce a new feature at SchizophreniaConnection: the Question... Read more »
Health Guide
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 »Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products
There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances,... Read more »Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
...the glycemic index, are bad for you.A 2006 review of low-carbohydrate diets found that they did help weight loss in the short term. However, while these diets appeared to lower triglyceride and... Read more »Weight Control and Diet: Highlights
Investigative DrugsRimonabant (Accompli) is a new class of weight loss drug called selective CB1 blockers, which help curb a persons appetite. A study published in the November 2005 New... Read more »Images
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