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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Insomnia And Weight Gain

What can you do about antidepressant side effects?

October 02, 2008
From insomnia to weight gain, antidepressant side effects can affect many patients. These side effects can become so distressing that some people will stop taking their medication, risking a depression relapse. Psychiatrist Michael G. Rayel discusses some of the common antidepressant side effects and ways to manage them. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Aromatase Inhibitors: A Silent, Potentially Deadly Side Effect - Osteoporosis
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...dryness (yeast infections, painful intercourse), insomnia, weight gain… oh, and loss of bone... Read more »

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What Are Bioidentical Hormones and Why Should You Care?
By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert

...the core reason for the hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood disturbances, loss of libido,... Read more »

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Aromatase Inhibitor FAQs: Hormone Therapy (Arimidex, Femara, and Aromasin) for Breast Cancer
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...loss of bone density, leading towards osteoporosis; insomnia; weight gain. Of these side... Read more »

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

...  You have described the symptoms of short term insomnia.  Please take a look at my blogs on... Read more »

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FDA Requests Label Change for All Sleep Disorder Drug Products
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...with Ambien use was night bingeing and excessive weight gain. Others exhibited other bizarre and... Read more »

Health Guide

Side Effects of Antidepressants
...Impaired thinkingSide Effects of SSRIs•    Sexual problems•    Headache•    Nausea•    Insomnia•    Nervousness or agitation•    Weight gain or weight loss•   ... Read more »
Weight gain: unintentional
...ankles?Is there hair loss?Are you short of breath ?Are there changes in your sleep patterns, such as insomnia?Is there muscle weakness?Is there fatigue? Additional important information for... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Medication
...necessary.  There are two types of sleep modifiers: Benzodiazepines like Restoril can be used to treat insomnia.  The biggest concern about using benzodiazepines is their... Read more »
Insomnia: Prognosis
...slept more than 8 hours or less than 6 hours, or who took sleeping pills, had lower survival rates.Insomnia is not life threatening, except in very rare cases, such as in those who have the... Read more »
Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal
...to withdrawal:Temper tantrums, intense needs, feelings of dependency, and a state of near paralysisInsomniaMental confusion, vagueness, or difficulty concentratingIrritability, restlessness,... Read more »

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