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Old Jun 27, 2016, 05:27 PM
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I'm taking (just one of multiple psych meds) a drug that causes weight gain (potentially a lot, so far 12# in 5 months on top of 90# of prior med weight gain), incontinence at night,severe drooling at night, decreased motivation so exercise is extra difficult and has a high enough risk of killing you by destroying your immune system that weekly blood draws are required for 6 months, then twice a month for 6 months, then monthly as long as you take it. My others meds have plenty of other side effects,including more weight gain. But doing this was my chance to get better and despite much of this being frustrating I want to live and finally feel better for the first time in 2 years.

I think I'd take it. I may already be taking it.
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