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How Can Body Weight Be Reduced?

Hi , I take Lamictal for my epilepsy and I also take Enlafax-XR for my depression. I have been on both of these tablets for along time. But have put on so much weight. I have tried so many weight loss diets nothing is working even exercise. Could you recommend something that will work.
Thu, 2 Feb 2017
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Hi,
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Weight gain is a common with antidepressants and anti epileptic medicines.Do not lose hope you can try many lifestyle modifications and dietary changes to lose extra weight.I have seen many of such patients who maintain their BMI in normal range.
Keep a weight chart to track your progress and set goals which should be practical.Eat according to your hunger,Do not eat out of depression.Try to have a pleasant and calm mind.Listen your favorite music.Practice Yoga it may burn your extra calorie.
Plan a good diet,you can seek help from a dietitian.Chose carbohydrates that contain very little fat.Avoid chocolates,cookies,french fries,ice creams.Eat more fruits and vegetables.Reduce the intake of protein rich food.
Keep on training.Having a training partner would be better.Do not over sleep.Keep involved.
Get tested for vitamin D deficiency and hypothyroidism.These are two other causes for weight gain and are usually unnoticed

Wishing you good health.
With regards
Dr.Shinas Hussain


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How Can Body Weight Be Reduced?

Hi, I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Weight gain is a common with antidepressants and anti epileptic medicines.Do not lose hope you can try many lifestyle modifications and dietary changes to lose extra weight.I have seen many of such patients who maintain their BMI in normal range. Keep a weight chart to track your progress and set goals which should be practical.Eat according to your hunger,Do not eat out of depression.Try to have a pleasant and calm mind.Listen your favorite music.Practice Yoga it may burn your extra calorie. Plan a good diet,you can seek help from a dietitian.Chose carbohydrates that contain very little fat.Avoid chocolates,cookies,french fries,ice creams.Eat more fruits and vegetables.Reduce the intake of protein rich food. Keep on training.Having a training partner would be better.Do not over sleep.Keep involved. Get tested for vitamin D deficiency and hypothyroidism.These are two other causes for weight gain and are usually unnoticed Wishing you good health. With regards Dr.Shinas Hussain