Posted by Andy on April 23, 2000, at 20:59:39
In reply to Just wondering, posted by missy on April 23, 2000, at 12:16:27
> Hi all,
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> I was reading about Meridia (prescription weight loss drug). It raises serotonin and dopamine and norepinepherine neurotransmitters. I wonder if it would be usefull as an antidepressant? I think it is considered to be in the ssri class of drugs. *** note**** I also read that it is very dangerous to take Meridia if you are already taking an antidepressant!!! *** Anyway, if it is an ssri why would it cause weight loss when other ssris cause weight gain? I am just curious and was wondering if you guys had any info about this stuff.
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> Thanks!
Hi miss: If it raises dopamine and norep..its not an ssri. I was curious about this drug too and read somewheres about overweight depressed people coming off their drugs and taking meridia. It worked for weight and depression for some but many wanted back on their ssri because depression returned.
Think they originally planned to market it for depression but it turned out to be better for weight loss because it had some effect on metabolism.
If your overweight and depressed, give it a try!
poster:Andy
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