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General hCG Diet Information: What About Prescription Meds?


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    Right now I take Lexapro for anxiety and have been taking Lunesta a few times a week due to insomnia. I am assuming this diet will help with my sleeping issues so I will probably stop taking the Lunesta. I cannot stop taking the Lexapro cold turkey though...so does anyone else take an SSRI and still be able to do this diet just fine?

    Also, I have been on depo provera shots for a few years now. I am not due for another one until April..is that okay also? Anyone know? I'd bring it all up with my doctor but right now, I don't think they really approve of this diet. I was hoping to prove them wrong.
    • hCGDietAuthorbouscher
    • TimeMar 16th 2010
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    I also take Lexapro and haven't had any problems...I was told to continue taking all my medications.
    • hCGDietAuthortreebear
    • TimeMar 16th 2010
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    Its fine to continue the depo provera shot. Dr. S says birth control pills are fine to continue with the diet.
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    I also take lexapro without problem
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    The doc started me on lexapro while in the middle of a round. I'm doing just fine with it, although I have notice that my weight loss has slowed a bit.

    Jenni
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    Thanks everyone! I actually think the lexapro has contributed to some of my weight gain over the last 6 months but the doc wants me to stay on it so good to know it shouldn't be a problem while on the hcg!
    • hCGDietAuthorLady Smart
    • TimeMar 17th 2010 edited
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    I did gain a few pounds when I first went on it but I've lost them since. That was the only frustration for me because I had worked so hard to get those pounds off LOL I truly haven't had any problems with getting them back down. And actually as of today I'm right where I was when I started the Lexapro, so I'm feeling pretty good about it.

    It will be interesting to see what happens this week as I'm in the middle of P2 and the doc just upped my dose to 15 mg instead of 10. I feel better emotionally, will have to see what it does to my weight. I'm down 1.8 this morning and took my first 15mg dose yesterday.

    Jenni
    • hCGDietAuthorewatso2
    • TimeMar 17th 2010
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    After taking it for nearly 6 years I finally went off lexapro and let me tell you, it was HELL. The tapering helped, but I still felt its effects for months. I will never reccomend anyone to take it and I would never take it again. Please mind you, I am not judging anyone, I am on a different medication now. I just never realized how incredibly strong it was while on it and wish someone would've told me. I take lunesta occasionally and it works fine with no interference to my diet.
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    Jenni - I do think it's helped tremendoulsy with my anxiety..i was having panic attacks all the time even just driving to and from work. I am on 20mg right now and noticed a huge difference when I went from 10mg to 20mg so hope it helps. Hopefully it will have no effect on your weightloss thus far!

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