Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    LaceD's Avatar
    LaceD Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Aug 18, 2009, 03:00 AM
    On Pristiq and gaining weight and stretch marks
    Hi , I'm LaceD,
    I have been on the antidepressant Pristiq for about 6months now . The medicine is working very well for me and I am leading a very happy life... but I am gaining so much weight . I have never had a problem with my weight and now I'm kind of porkin out . I have been eating so good for the past few months and I just started working out... I just keep packing on the pounds and I am getting so many stretch marks I have no idea what to do and its so very embarrassing . I am a 23yr old newly wed and it kills me because I never feel sexy. I have been on other antidepressants and this is by far the best but I am starting to wonder if my mental health is worth my physical health and confidence.Please help me out .
    N0help4u's Avatar
    N0help4u Posts: 19,823, Reputation: 2035
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Aug 18, 2009, 07:28 AM

    You need to check with your dr about an effective diet for people who gain weight from meds.
    One thing would be eat a lot more fresh fruits and vegetables
    And avoid junk food, processed foods, sugar and drinks with artificial sweeteners
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Stretch marks [ 1 Answers ]

How can I get my ugly stretch marks on my legs and hips to go away FAST?

Stretch marks [ 2 Answers ]

I have hundreds of them, I have never been pregnant and I wouldn't even call myself fat! What can I do? I've read about something called bio-oil? Anyone got any advice on this? I have also heard that sunbeds can help fade them? Please anyone with any advice get back to me, as it really does...

Stretch marks [ 1 Answers ]

Hey guys, I go to middle school and next year I'm going to take cheerleading in high school. I weigh 134 pounds and I'm 13 years old. I have no idea how I got stretch marks on my legs . I have some between my thighs and some behind my knees. I really want to take cheerleading but I have stretch...

View more questions Search