New Meds

[RedMan1972]

Well as an update, I went to see a psychiatrist today. Explained my weight gain scare and past expereince with Zoloft. He gave me a month's free supply of Luvox CR. Supposedly weight neutral. Said at the most I would see less than 10 lbs if that even happened.

Did a little research on the web and saw where there isn't a lot of weight gain issues with the CR version. And it's pushed for OCD as well. So I will let you know how I'm doing, weight gain, etc.

 

[ForeverHis777]

I'm sure that your doctor knows what he is talking about. I too will run an internet search on things before I take it but chances are that we are hearing worst case scenerios of these medication when we do so. When you read things online and don't get it straight from the doctor it could be that these studies aren't very thorough. People often fail to mention that they may tend to eat more when depressed or going through OCD moments. So it could be that these studies aren't even completely related to the medication.

I would just start taking the medicine as prescribed. And if you do begin having weight issues you can cross that bridge when you get there. You'll never know until you try.

My best friend was on Zoloft and almost commited suicide because of it - then I went on and it works great for me side effects wise. So it really just depends on the person. I also think that this "checking" the internet thing we all do has something to do with our OCD perhaps too.

Hope this helps some and God bless!