Posted by yxibow on February 21, 2007, at 0:58:32
In reply to Listen i have gained weight, Zyprexa, or Prozac?, posted by rjlockhart on February 21, 2007, at 0:08:33
> My cheeks are really getting big, and i know its from one of these drugs.
The face is one of the first indications of weight gain.
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> Prozac i take 30mg
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> Zpyrexa 2.5mg
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> Which one is more likey to be causing this, and would more strenmous excercise help?
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> Matt
The Zyprexa definately. Prozac is almost always a slightly anti-weight gain. 2.5mg is a small dose so the gain you're getting is probably proportionately small but yes, strenuous excercise for someone your age is not a bad thing.
I have to combat Seroquel gain and I get discouraged at times, but I go in anyhow, armed with some coffee (Seroquel and Valium are sedating) and dextrose and get a vigorous cardio on the treadmills.
The gym just introduced this wierd machine that has two treads and you walk up and down. Seems like light exercise but I can tell you I burned 2200 calories yesterday. My main problem is the cereal box, and a bit of weight gain from the Seroquel.
Or just skip the gym and get yourself some running pants and go jogging around the block daily and get some fresh air.
Zyprexa has an especially large lipid profile gain over Seroquel. Still, there may be a reason for the small dose you're taking so I'm not questioning the doctor. Both of them change your cholesterol balance, especially if you're not doing daily excercise. Even as a vegetarian, my cholesterol can wander from 115 or so up to 180 if my weight and body fat get out of hand. 180 still isn't deadly but its not superb.
-- tidingsJay
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