How do anti-psychotic meds cause weight gain?
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Actually, the truth is no one knows. This is a VERY conterversial issue because none of the drug companies want to come out and say that the medications affect the metabolism.
But we also know that Seroquel causes an increase in Blood Sugar even in skinny people. This would imply that it is affecting the metabolism or the way that the body processes foods.
I take Seroquel for mania and I try and keep up-to-date on these issues. But if you ask all the psychiatrists, they will tell you that it affects metabolism. If you ask the drug companies, they will tell you it doesn't.
Wow - wish I wellbutrin would work on me like that! hehe! Seroquel actually makes you want to eat - like cravings almost - becaus of it's chemical action in the brain. No worries. just find something to do instead of being near the kitchen.
some act as a diuretic and some make you retain water. I'm not sure what Seroquel is, but most SSRI's will make people gain weight.
hmm, i forget the exact details...but its something to do with the stimulants that either speed up or slow down metabolism. i get it now, im on zoloft and it makes me gain weight...tis quite annoying, seeing as it makes me more depressed XP
try these websites, i found them quite helpful;
http://depression.about.com/cs/weight/a/...
http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/...
http://www.netnutritionist.com/fa12.htm...
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/0,,7lskq...
hope they help =)
good luck!
seroquil was originally marketed as a blood pressure medication but do to its sedative effects became a psch drug, slows your mind and system down you think slower you cannot have random thoughts as well.
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