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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967
I’ve read that one of the side effects of my medication is weight gain. My plan, if successful, is to head it off at the pass through proper nutrition, hydration, movement and supplements. If this doesn’t work, I may request a change in medication. I’m not willing to re-gain the weight I’ve lost when there are other options available.
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Hi Jennifer!
I happen to think this is very wise!
In fact, unless your current med is serving you very well, you might consider choosing one of the "other options" you have mentioned now/first
It's tough to have to accept any large amount of weight gain, any progression in meeting the criteria for diabetes and/or any amount of liver damage Some of these meds alter glucose metabolism in a way that is likely to cause diabetes and/or liver injury.
I had a vague understanding before. After talking to a couple of my docs about this over the past week, I more clearly see the cause and effect. If I had this clear of an understanding before, I would have quit the med (Seroquel) much sooner.
There may be times when we do not have a choice. You have mentioned having other options?
Maybe I am being a sore loser just because some med has seriously harmed my health and/or because a part of this is an injured liver?
We all will do well to choose as wisely as possible, especially if/when we have other options!
I care about you and don't want to see you somehow harmed by medication if you have a choice.
