Posted by KRM123 on October 5, 2003, at 21:53:01
In reply to Re: Zoloft- adjust dose to stop carb cravings?? » KRM123, posted by DSCH on October 5, 2003, at 18:38:03
DSCH,
I'll keep looking for that article. I know I had added it to my "Favorites" list but must have deleted it. I looked at my Food and Mood book for awhile today too.
About the herbals...well I am not looking for anything to add serotonin, but I might try Chromium supplements or anything else that might help stabilize my blood sugar. I am pretty familiar with holistic medicine and there is a Naturopath institute close to me where I have recieved herbal supplements before.
I really don't want to up the Zoloft dose. I remember my pDoc wanted me to try 200mg because I was so fatigued all the time (and still am) but the high dose made me feel to anxious and uncomfortable. I felt like I was taking Ephedra.
Well I'll keep you updated- thanks for everything.
> > Thank you very much for the information. I remember reading an article awhile ago about adjusting to serotonin level and then craving more. I also have the book you mentioned "Food and Mood"! I'll look at that too. I might try a few herbal products before upping my dose.
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> If you could look that article back up and post about it that would be nice. :-)
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> What did you have in mind hegarding herbals? If it's St. John's Wort, it's not generally recommeded to take it concurrently with a medication that is a serotonin reputake inhibitor (as Zoloft is). It would be best to have a professional take on that (hopefully your doc is careful but not close-minded).
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> >I am at 100mg now, what happens when I have to go up from 200mg???
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> That's why I put the '?' by raising the dose. That's really something you should discuss with doctor though, I'm just saying that would be one of the options that should come up in a discussion with him/her.
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> I would get concerned if this develops into a pattern: raise dose, cravings go away, time passes, cravings return, raise dose again. That's why I think you shouldn't disregard the other ideas regarding a change in eating habits.
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