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Taking Venlafaxine For Fibro And Levothyroxine. Does The Medications Increase The Appetite Of A Person?
I have fibro & have been taking Venlafaxine (only 37.5 mg) for about 3 years. I like the fact that it helps my pain and also the mild depression that can come w/fibro, but I don't like the fact that I can't even cry when a friend dies, etc. I also think it's raising my BP, for which I also take meds. I'm also Type 2 & have just (since May 2013) been taking Levothyroxine. I feel like a big drug addict & I seem to want to eat all the time! I know I'm not hungry, but I still want to eat - mostly junk, of course. Any suggestions.
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Venlafaxime is an anti-depressant. It increases appetite by driving away depression, which leads to a normal mood and hence a better appetite.
Levothyroxine increases the metabolic rate, burns more calories and hence appetite is increased to encourage the person to eat more and make up for the shortfall.
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Thanks for your query.
Venlafaxime is an anti-depressant. It increases appetite by driving away depression, which leads to a normal mood and hence a better appetite.
Levothyroxine increases the metabolic rate, burns more calories and hence appetite is increased to encourage the person to eat more and make up for the shortfall.
In case of any further queries, revert back to me THROUGH DIRECT PREMIUM QUERY (Paid), addressed to me personally. You will receive- almost immediately- my response in great details.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Fond regards and have a nice day
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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