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Nexito for depression
I have had depression and anxiety for a while now and I also suffer from low self esteem.
My previous psychiatrist asked me to start taking nexito and gradually increased the dose to 20mg. I continued that for a while and then I noticed that I was gaining considerable weight. I tried telling my doctor that the weight gain is making me hate myself even more but he didn't listen. I stopped seeing him and stopped the medicine cold turkey but it was horrible. Now, I've been taking 10mg of nexito every day but I have gained about 10kgs in the last year and I don't go out of the house at all. I really need to know if there is a substitute that would not make me put on weight and whether there is any medication that would increase my metabolism?
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Do not stop/take any medicines with out the consultation of a doctor. One thing you should be aware that all medicines have side effects.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Have u found out the reason for for your anxiety ?!
Did u take any measures to handle your anxiety instead!!
To continue or not to continue using the medicines all depends upon resolving your basic anxiety.
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I would suggest you to consult a Psychologist too in the city u live in and then take decisions on the medications.
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Dr. Varsha B G
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6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.. sorry for the delayed response. I understand your concerns. I advise you to see a psychiatrist as there are drugs which does not cause weight gain.First of all reassessment of the your symptoms will be necessary. Fluoxetine is one of the antidepressants which does not cause weigh gain so there are options. Psychotherapy with the medication will be more effective.
For the already gained weight you will have to do physical exercise daily for 30 mins or brisk walking.
You can also try yoga and maintain a healthy diet.
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