antidepressants and weight
Iknewyouweretrouble
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Do a quick wiki search and you will soon find that there are lists of legal (and illicit) "stimulants." For example, coffee and of course cocaine. (also parkinsons meds and the beloved sudaphed). Legal prescription stimulants include antidepressants whose effects are:
"Stimulants increase the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, which increases blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels, increases blood glucose, and increases breathing. Effects can feel like an increase alertness, attention, and energy along with a sense of euphoria. There is also the potential for cardiovascular failure (heart attack) or lethal seizures.
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Stimulants can be addictive in that individuals begin to use them compulsively. Taking high doses of some stimulants repeatedly over a short time can lead to feelings of hostility or paranoia. Additionally, taking high doses of a stimulant may result in dangerously high body temperatures and an irregular heartbeat. There is also the potential for cardiovascular failure (heart attack) or lethal seizures."
(http://www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/prescription-stimulants)
So has anyone been on an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) that has made them lose (or gain) weight? Was it dramatic or just "eh whatever"? Curious mind wants to know your thoughts.
"Stimulants increase the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, which increases blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels, increases blood glucose, and increases breathing. Effects can feel like an increase alertness, attention, and energy along with a sense of euphoria. There is also the potential for cardiovascular failure (heart attack) or lethal seizures.
...
Stimulants can be addictive in that individuals begin to use them compulsively. Taking high doses of some stimulants repeatedly over a short time can lead to feelings of hostility or paranoia. Additionally, taking high doses of a stimulant may result in dangerously high body temperatures and an irregular heartbeat. There is also the potential for cardiovascular failure (heart attack) or lethal seizures."
(http://www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/prescription-stimulants)
So has anyone been on an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) that has made them lose (or gain) weight? Was it dramatic or just "eh whatever"? Curious mind wants to know your thoughts.
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