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What Causes Loss Of Appetite While On Pamelor And Zoloft?
Posted on
Thu, 20 Apr 2017
Thu, 20 Apr 2017
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Thu, 11 May 2017
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Question : I need to have someone on this site help me. I have not had an appetite for 2 and a half months. I take 20mg of Pamelor and 12 and a half mg of Zoloft. I have lost 12 pounds. I know seratonin meds can suppress appetite, but this is way too long for loss of appetite. I suffer from IBS and Anxiety. The doctors have ruled out cancer or any other disease. My lab work is excellent and I had two normal CT scans in the last two months. I also see a psychologist and he has no answers. What is heaven's name is going on? I closed out this query too soon, please reconnect with Dr Sheppe
Dr Sheppe, I did try 50mg of Zoloft for nearly 3 weeks and I did not feel good, so my doctor lowered the mg. I would be willing to try 100mg.
Dr Sheppe, I did try 50mg of Zoloft for nearly 3 weeks and I did not feel good, so my doctor lowered the mg. I would be willing to try 100mg.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I would try the 100mg dosage and see if this helps you. It may be uncomfortable for up to a week, after which time side effects tend to subside and the medication begins to work to combat anxiety and weight loss more effectively. If you can stick with it, I anticipate it will help you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I would try the 100mg dosage and see if this helps you. It may be uncomfortable for up to a week, after which time side effects tend to subside and the medication begins to work to combat anxiety and weight loss more effectively. If you can stick with it, I anticipate it will help you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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