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Paxil~COPD~Weight Gain
Sent to Health Experts July 22 08:00 PM

Is there a safe alternative to Paxil? I've been taking it for many years clinical depression and am just now learning that it is adding to the fact that I cannot control my weight which is a real sore spot with me as well as a health issue. It has been very frustrating because I know that I eat a healthy diet, and am not a big eater, but the pounds just do not come off. I also have COPD and if I have a problem Prednisone is prescribed which also adds to the problem. Can you supply me with some information relating to this? I also have a thyroid problem which from what I've been reading may also be linked to the use of Paxil. Thank you.

 

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I am under a doctors care and only use prescribed medication. I do not use OTCs unless my doctor recommends it.

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July 22 8:47 PM (47 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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You can discuss with your doctor changing PAXIL to other kind of antidepressants such as SERZONE, WELLBUTRIN, EFFEXOR which will not cause you weight gain.

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July 22 9:06 PM (19 minutes and 17 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: I don't understand. If these are safer medications why they would not have been prescribed rather than the Paxil. Weight gain was never mentioned as a side effect of this medication, but even watching my food intake closely has not been effective. Are most doctors aware of the consequence of taking this medication? I feel as though I'm in a Catch-22 situation.
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The replies that I received were not all that helpful. I already knew that I could discuss the question with my doctor. I didn't come away with anymore than I already knew. Please refund my deposit. Thank you.
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