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Posted 11/24/2018 10:22 AM (GMT 0)
In the Last 2 years, what started out as a increased appetite, late night cravings, carbs and sugars in particular, coz of 50mg seroquel that i needed for insomnia, turned into a full blown binge eating disorder..my situation was pretty dire..id been living alone in my room for most of those 2 years..no human interaction whatsoever .. you get the idea...
Now after a lot of hard work and sacrifices i don't have any abnormal cravings or appetite...it included weaning myself of every psych drug i was on for 6 months, among other things.. but i had to go back on meds..but this time i gotta be super careful..ive started lexapro..and the one question troubling my mind is could this trigger a binge or increase appetite the way seroquel does? I think not..but what do you guys think?
Posted 11/24/2018 7:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ravdeep. I can relate to taking antidepressants and increased food cravings. I'm also new to Lexapro so I hope I don't get this side effect from it. So far I haven't had a significant change in my appetite but I've only been on it a few weeks. It's so hard to tell exactly how we will respond to each medication so I don't know if you or I will have the same side effects or not. They say the change in appetite some people experience has more to do with the treatment of depression rather than the medication itself. I am not so sure about that because of the experience I had with paxil. I mean any drug can have side effects. I know that keeping healthier food options in the kitchen is a good way to prevent eating something you know you shouldn't, but that's not always an option due to our living situation. I try to have low carb options just in case I do get those cravings. I wish you well.
Posted 11/25/2018 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
I take LEXAPRO and Seroquel (for sleep).

I have same issues like you ,feel intense hunger at night time.

whole day I can't eat much,but at night have to grab munchies.

I guess something to do with appetite....wondering myself.
Posted 11/25/2018 6:32 PM (GMT 0)
R.D.,

Everyone reacts to any given Rx differently...so you'll just need to try and see how the Lex works out for you.

Do your best to give it the full start up/break in period, and work your coping skills diligently during that time!

Wishing you a great match for a med that performs well for you...w/o the unwanted s/e's. Keep us updated so we can keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 11/25/2018 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ravdeep,

Sorry to hear of your problems with your meds and the compulsive eating. I have been on depression meds for many years. I have had a few problems with compulsive eating. Mostly in my last job, where I was very frustrated and just plain miserable. I would eat whole packs of graham crackers at a time, or lots of chocolate.

I was alone in the office when I did this. Also wanted to remark on your staying in your room most of the time. I suggest you get help with that - perhaps get referred to a therapist if you don't already have one. You can search for one on your own, ask your p-doc or your personal care provider.

Good luck!
Posted 11/26/2018 5:56 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the suggestions guys ..and i did get help rich..i stay out in the real world now...its much better..thanks for caring..
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