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Discussion Topic: Depression
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sued |
07-03-2008 @ 4:42 PM
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Joined: Jul 2008
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Hi i am new to this site. I was on Prozac for 6 years then doc took me of them and put me on venlafaxine 150g which i have been taking for 4 years with a 2 stone weight gain, untill this morning when i went to docs and mentioned my weight was getting me down. He told me to reduce the Venlafaxine to 75g over next 2 days and then stop them and start taking the Reductil 10mg which he said was used for depression and weight loss does anyone known if Reductil has been used for depresson. I am terrified that my depression is going to start again.
sued
This message was edited by sued on 7-3-08 @ 4:47 PM
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07-03-2008 @ 7:53 PM
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Hi sued,
I took my last anti depressant two weeks ago. I have been on the reds for three days and I feel fine. I understand how scared you are of your depression taking over without your meds, but I am sure you gp knows what he is doing.
I found this piece of information:
Reductil (sibutramine)
How does it work?
Reductil capsules contain the active ingredient sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate, which is a type of anti-obesity medicine. It works by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.
Neurotransmitters are natural body chemicals that are stored in nerve cells and are involved in transmitting messages between the nerve cells. They are released from nerve cells as a message is transmitted. Once the message has been transmitted, the nerve cells then reabsorb the neurotransmitter.
Sibutramine prevents two of these neurotransmitters, noradrenaline and serotonin, from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells. Noradrenaline and serotonin are responsible for moderating mood and various other processes in the brain.
It is thought that sibutramine helps people to lose weight by increasing the amount of noradrenaline and serotonin free to act in the brain. This enhances the feeling of fulfillment from eating, and so makes you feel satisfied after eating less food.
You will need to continue with an appropriate diet and exercise programme while taking this medicine, so that you are able to maintain your new weight after you have stopped treatment. Your doctor should give you advice to assist you with this
I think if you post in the part of the board for people who take Reductil, you might be able to get more help and advice.
I hope this has helped a little.
Take care,
Billie xxx 
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07-04-2008 @ 9:37 AM
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Thanks Billie you have put my mind at rest and cannot wait to start on the Reds on Sunday.
sued
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