At my visit a month ago, my psychiatrist changed one of my scripts from 100 mg/day to 300 mg per day. Since then, I've noticed a pleasant decrease in my symptoms. But - big but, or gut, in my case - she missed something this time.
Seroquel, an antipsychotic used to treat biplolar disorder as well as schizophrenia, has a couple of interesting side-effects. First of all, it can cause an increase in blood sugar as well as diabetes. It can also cause weight gain. It's not supposed to be prescribed to people with a history of obesity or a family history of diabetes.
Gee, ya think???
I've gained 7 pounds in the month since the dosage increase. I crave carbs like a madwoman, I'm eating everything that's not nailed down. When I'm not eating carbs, I'm sleeping - typical behavior for someone who has unregulated blood sugar levels. Also, even on the lower 100 mg/day dosage, I'd gained 13 pounds over the summer.
On the DS board, they're always talking about being your own healthcare advocate. I would've expected my dr to know better than this after all the sessions we've had during which we talked about my WLS. Add to that the fact that I am STILL obese! My BMI is 31.07, for gawd's sake!
Are my choices to go through life fat and borderline-sane or merely-chubby and crazy?
I am so exhausted from waging a 16-year battle with depression and a lifelong one with obesity that I don't have much left in the way of "fight."
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