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Posted by SheilaC on October 27, 2010, at 16:44:38
Well, that was short lived. After 2 nights of sleeping pretty darn good with Silenor (creepy name), it has given me the crazy munchies for sweets! I haven't had sugar and chocolate in months and managed to lose 7 lbs. But after 2 days of silenor (aka sinequan/doxepin) I have hit mcdonalds and the candy aisle! I actually ate 3 candy bars today!
The Geodon has kept my carb and sugar cravings normal, but a small dose of doxepin and I'm stuffing my face.
No more. I can take my klonopin to relax and sleep or even a little melatonin. But I refuse to gain weight!
Posted by Maxime on October 27, 2010, at 18:09:56
In reply to Sinequan/doxepin/Silenor, blah..., posted by SheilaC on October 27, 2010, at 16:44:38
Oh the joys of a TCA.
Posted by SheilaC on October 27, 2010, at 18:18:10
In reply to Re: Sinequan/doxepin/Silenor, blah... » SheilaC, posted by Maxime on October 27, 2010, at 18:09:56
> Oh the joys of a TCA.
Is the sweets/carbs munchies pretty on target with TCAs? The only other TCA I have taken was Elavil and I couldn't pee for 24 hours! It was awful!
Posted by Phillipa on October 27, 2010, at 18:34:04
In reply to Maxime - Re: Sinequan/doxepin/Silenor, blah..., posted by SheilaC on October 27, 2010, at 18:18:10
Seriously years ago when volunteered on a psych floor before nursing school. TCA's were the meds used and people seemed to blow up like blimps. As I only did this once a week. I'd also go back or take more of the klonopin no weight gain on benzos. Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on October 28, 2010, at 19:59:12
In reply to Maxime - Re: Sinequan/doxepin/Silenor, blah..., posted by SheilaC on October 27, 2010, at 18:18:10
> > Oh the joys of a TCA.
>
> Is the sweets/carbs munchies pretty on target with TCAs? The only other TCA I have taken was Elavil and I couldn't pee for 24 hours! It was awful!Yes, right on target. I was desipramine and I couldn't pee. I had to go to the ER eventually. I will spare you the details of that visit.
Posted by SheilaC on October 29, 2010, at 14:30:43
In reply to Re: Maxime - Re: Sinequan/doxepin/Silenor, blah... » SheilaC, posted by Maxime on October 28, 2010, at 19:59:12
> > > Oh the joys of a TCA.
> >
> > Is the sweets/carbs munchies pretty on target with TCAs? The only other TCA I have taken was Elavil and I couldn't pee for 24 hours! It was awful!
>
> Yes, right on target. I was desipramine and I couldn't pee. I had to go to the ER eventually. I will spare you the details of that visit.
Great, they make you unable to pee and fat! That is why I stopped it! TCAs are just not for me!
Posted by maxime on October 29, 2010, at 19:59:35
In reply to Maxime - Re: Sinequan/doxepin/Silenor, blah..., posted by SheilaC on October 29, 2010, at 14:30:43
> > > > Oh the joys of a TCA.
> > >
> > > Is the sweets/carbs munchies pretty on target with TCAs? The only other TCA I have taken was Elavil and I couldn't pee for 24 hours! It was awful!
> >
> > Yes, right on target. I was desipramine and I couldn't pee. I had to go to the ER eventually. I will spare you the details of that visit.
>
>
> Great, they make you unable to pee and fat! That is why I stopped it! TCAs are just not for me!
>Desipramine usually does not cause weight gain. That's what people say ... I am not sure how true it is.
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