Posted by Laree on January 5, 2004, at 14:45:32
In reply to Meridia as anti-depressant, posted by ethel basset on January 4, 2004, at 20:27:27
I say if something works for you for your depression & is safe, it doesn't matter if it is used for an "off-label" use (many meds are), as long as you've got the ok from your doc! you're not alone, either; i have heard others have obtained relief from their depression with meridia. Good for you!!! :)
Best,
L.> Hi everybody;
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> I will try to make a long story short. I have been taking Meridia for weight loss. It does not have an anorexic or stimulant effect on me, but rather an anti-depressant effect. I have not lost weight nor has my appetite abated. But I feel so much better when I am taking it. I feel normal and not depressed or weepy as I feel when I don't take an anti-depressant (or even when I do take an anti-depressant).
> I know that Meridia was originally developed as an anti-depressant, but supposedly was only effective as an anti-obesity drug. The Pharmaceutical company obtained approval and started marketing it as an anti-obesity drug.
> Well, guess what, it acts as an anti-depressant for me. It doesn't make me feel hyped up or drugged or sleepy, just normal and light hearted.
> I have been able to quit taking the Celexa.
> Okay, the question is, is there another anti-depressant that is comparable to Meridia?
> My insurance company considers Meridia to be a weight control drug and does not pay for it, therefore it costs big bucks to fill a prescription (over $60.00 with a discount coupon that my doctor obtained for me). Besides the fact that it is expensive, I would like to take a drug for what it is designed to do. I don't know the mode of operation of Meridia if there are any other drugs that work similarly. BTW, Wellbutrin does not agree with me, so I hope that isn't the drug that has similar action.
> Thanks for listening and thanks in advance to anyone who has any information on this subject.
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