Re: Doxepin/ Weight Gain

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann:

From what I've read, Doxepin can cause an increase in carbohydrate

cravings as well as the unfortunate effect of lowered metabolism. A

double whammy.

I was able to control my weight gain in the first two months of Doxepin

therapy with exercise (weight training 3 days/week and walking) and

vigilant diet control.

However I had two " shocks " with exercise after eating and then

deteriorated to having really bad URT with any exercise at all and had

to quit entirely. Then

I put on the pounds. The good news is, it comes right off (within 2

months for me)

after quitting Doxepin.

I really hated putting on so much weight, but it was much more important

for me control my URT.

Jeanne