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Posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 10:42:37
In reply to Re: freaking about weight, posted by Zena on April 15, 2004, at 10:13:44
Zena,
I love weight watchers. I lost 20lbs last year and made it to a size 4!!! I have just started back on my points after being off for some time ( 6 months). I just started back on my points Tuesday and have already lost a 1.5lbs.I am hoping to lose 4 by the end of next week getting back to my happy weight! Good luck on weight watchers, it is awesome. I can't wait to move home and find a good group to get into.
Lexy
Posted by want info on April 15, 2004, at 10:44:35
In reply to Re: freaking about weight, posted by mystic on April 14, 2004, at 18:00:00
hey mystic...i get headaches too...sometimes they are like tiny stabbing pain headaches. very weird. aleve can usually calm them down...hope you're well! EM
Posted by want info on April 15, 2004, at 10:45:29
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » Anakin, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 10:41:59
fyi all...don't eat grapefruit or drink the juice if you're on xanax
Posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 10:45:50
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » Anakin, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 10:41:59
Trucker,
135 Lbs. That is awesome way to go!!!
Lexy
Posted by want info on April 15, 2004, at 10:47:12
In reply to Thanks everybody, posted by Mrs. C on April 14, 2004, at 21:27:39
hey mrs c...can you let me know what ppl say about open babble? i dont understand it either ;)
thanks E
Posted by simus on April 15, 2004, at 11:01:34
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » Anakin, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 10:41:59
> white grapefruit juice before all meals, it make your chemistry change. use to eat when i wanted to loose weight a grapefruit (white only) in the am and one for lunch.. grapefruit juice as a snack inbetween and a large chef salad for supper. i lost 135 lbs in a year. nothng will taste good to ya and it changes your chemistry... also at night drink 8oz of water with a tablespoon of cider vinigar in it. it flushes the fat.. people round here wonder how i do it... its simple if ya want to do it...
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Journal of Clin. Psychopharmacology, August 2001
Drug Interactions With Grapefruit Juice: An Update.
Greenblatt, David J. MD."Drug interactions with grapefruit juice will occur after a single exposure to a usual dose (such as a single 8-ounce glass). There may be variations in the extent of drug interactions depending on the source and method of preparation of grapefruit juice. Duration of exposure to grapefruit juice also is of importance. There is evidence that CYP3A inhibition may increase with repeated doses of grapefruit juice, 29 although the effect of exposure for longer than 7 to 10 days is largely unknown.
Public Health Implications
As with many issues involving the relation of prescription medications to food products or to herbal medicines, media coverage and reporting has often been excessive and unbalanced. It now is possible to evaluate the problem of grapefruit juice interactions with prescription drugs in the context of a realistic assessment of risk. Although some drugs are affected by an interaction with grapefruit juice, most are not. Individuals taking unaffected drugs may continue to take grapefruit juice with no hazard or problem. In most cases, the medications that are affected have been identified or can be predicted based on their established pathways of metabolism and pharmacokinetic properties. For patients taking medications known to interact with grapefruit juice, there generally are noninteracting alternative medications within each drug class that should allow appropriate treatment to proceed safely with no need to avoid grapefruit juice or any other as-yet-unidentified food or natural product that may interact with CYP3A through similar mechanisms. Nonetheless, it must be recognized that it will never be possible to perform a clinical study to confirm or rule out the possibility of an interaction of grapefruit juice with each and every drug that we would like to know about. Basic and clinical research on the subject will continue, and will address such questions as whether grapefruit juice influences the function of transport proteins (such as P-glycoprotein) that may contribute to determining oral bioavailability of some drugs. Ultimately, the management of actual or potential drug interactions with grapefruit juice (or with any other agent) in clinical practice requires a balance of therapeutic judgment together with a knowledge of the science."
Posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 11:01:58
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » trucker, posted by want info on April 15, 2004, at 10:45:29
what does fyi stand for and why not grapefruit juice???trucker
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> fyi all...don't eat grapefruit or drink the juice if you're on xanax
Posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 11:03:20
In reply to Re: freaking about weight, posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 10:45:50
i gained it al back after dead baby. i am getting ready to try again
trucker
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> Trucker,
> 135 Lbs. That is awesome way to go!!!
> Lexy
Posted by simus on April 15, 2004, at 11:06:48
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » want info, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 11:01:58
fyi = for your information
Posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 11:07:56
In reply to Meds with Grapefruit Juice » trucker, posted by simus on April 15, 2004, at 11:01:34
soo can you drink white grapefruit juice with welbutrin and lex?????trucker
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> > white grapefruit juice before all meals, it make your chemistry change. use to eat when i wanted to loose weight a grapefruit (white only) in the am and one for lunch.. grapefruit juice as a snack inbetween and a large chef salad for supper. i lost 135 lbs in a year. nothng will taste good to ya and it changes your chemistry... also at night drink 8oz of water with a tablespoon of cider vinigar in it. it flushes the fat.. people round here wonder how i do it... its simple if ya want to do it...
>
> **************************
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> Journal of Clin. Psychopharmacology, August 2001
> Drug Interactions With Grapefruit Juice: An Update.
> Greenblatt, David J. MD.
>
> "Drug interactions with grapefruit juice will occur after a single exposure to a usual dose (such as a single 8-ounce glass). There may be variations in the extent of drug interactions depending on the source and method of preparation of grapefruit juice. Duration of exposure to grapefruit juice also is of importance. There is evidence that CYP3A inhibition may increase with repeated doses of grapefruit juice, 29 although the effect of exposure for longer than 7 to 10 days is largely unknown.
>
> Public Health Implications
>
> As with many issues involving the relation of prescription medications to food products or to herbal medicines, media coverage and reporting has often been excessive and unbalanced. It now is possible to evaluate the problem of grapefruit juice interactions with prescription drugs in the context of a realistic assessment of risk. Although some drugs are affected by an interaction with grapefruit juice, most are not. Individuals taking unaffected drugs may continue to take grapefruit juice with no hazard or problem. In most cases, the medications that are affected have been identified or can be predicted based on their established pathways of metabolism and pharmacokinetic properties. For patients taking medications known to interact with grapefruit juice, there generally are noninteracting alternative medications within each drug class that should allow appropriate treatment to proceed safely with no need to avoid grapefruit juice or any other as-yet-unidentified food or natural product that may interact with CYP3A through similar mechanisms. Nonetheless, it must be recognized that it will never be possible to perform a clinical study to confirm or rule out the possibility of an interaction of grapefruit juice with each and every drug that we would like to know about. Basic and clinical research on the subject will continue, and will address such questions as whether grapefruit juice influences the function of transport proteins (such as P-glycoprotein) that may contribute to determining oral bioavailability of some drugs. Ultimately, the management of actual or potential drug interactions with grapefruit juice (or with any other agent) in clinical practice requires a balance of therapeutic judgment together with a knowledge of the science."
>
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Posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 11:18:28
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » trucker, posted by simus on April 15, 2004, at 11:06:48
good thing my head is atached.. or i'd be in trouble...
trucker
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> fyi = for your information
Posted by Mrs. C on April 15, 2004, at 12:34:05
In reply to Atkins » Mrs. C, posted by simus on April 14, 2004, at 22:11:40
I was a little cranky during the first week. I think it had something to do with sugar withdrawal. It passed during the second week and I have really done well on it. It's something I think that I can stick with and that's important! Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on April 15, 2004, at 12:42:53
In reply to Re: freaking about weight, posted by sexylexy on April 14, 2004, at 22:03:03
Lexy, I just posted a reply but I don't think it got there so I am re-posting. Sorry if I am repeating myself. During the first two weeks on Atkins there is no breads, rice, potatoes, pasta, fruits, yogurt, milk or sugar allowed. You are allowed to eat nuts, cheese, meat, fish, eggs and veggies. Atkins also has some great low carb foods out there and there are some wonderful sugar free candies that got me through the sugar cravings. It was difficult for the first week but my body adjusted during the second week. I lost six pounds during the first two weeks. After the two week period is over you can begin to add back in carbs until you stop losing weight. At that point you know you've reached your carb limit. Everyone is different so the amount of carbs you can eat before starting to gain weight again will depend on you. I cheat a little bit every week and still lose about 1-2 pounds per week. It's been pretty easy for me and something I think I can stay with. I lost a lot of weight with weight watchers after my kids were born but could never stick with it for very long. Good luck to you in losing your six pounds. I still have ten to lose. You can do it! Mrs. C
Posted by simus on April 15, 2004, at 16:46:43
In reply to Re: Meds with Grapefruit Juice » simus, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 11:07:56
> soo can you drink white grapefruit juice with welbutrin and lex?????
I have absolutely no idea. Sorry.
Posted by LynneDa on April 15, 2004, at 17:00:49
In reply to Re: Meds with Grapefruit Juice » trucker, posted by simus on April 15, 2004, at 16:46:43
Hi Everyone:
I've been pretty busy at work so haven't been posting much, but I read all the posts! I looked up grapefruit juice on yahoo and found several articles regarding the mix with meds. I didn't see anything that talked about SSRIs, but it all sounded like it's in the early stages of research. My father-in-law's doctor tells him to drink it daily and he's on a large number of meds for all sorts of things. So, I guess we need to do more reading.Hope everyone is doing well. I had sort of a meltdown yesterday (12 days before my period, my usual crazy time!). Went to see my T and she gave me some coping/behavioral things to do for next month - like get on my treadmill, go for a drive, eat chocolate, etc. Not very scientific, huh? She thinks my dosage is fine, but I'm just starting to experience the effects of perimenopause. Yippee :-(. I have terrible night sweats once or twice a week. I'm still foggy during the day and she said this could possibly be the signs of perimenopause too.
So, I am fine, just experiencing normal ups and downs I guess. I learned that the mother of one of my son's friends died Sunday of a blood clot in her leg that went to her heart. 38 years old and in great shape - a P.E. teacher. It happened in a matter of 30 minutes or less. Not to bring anyone down, but it surely made me realize how fragile life is. And still with all that, I still couldn't turn around my little meltdown yesterday. I guess it really is chemical or do I just not have any self-control anymore?
I hope everyone is doing well and feeling fine. The weather here is in the low 70s and everything is green!
~ Lynne
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Posted by bride2be on April 15, 2004, at 17:24:04
In reply to Re: Meds with Grapefruit Juice » simus, posted by LynneDa on April 15, 2004, at 17:00:49
just wanted to say hi and see how you were doing! I HAVE NOT BEEN ON LATELY AND WANTED YOU TO KNOW I AM STILL THINKING ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY! WRITE ME SOON!
Posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 17:37:46
In reply to RE::: Lexy, posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 6:48:12
Mystic,
Thanks again for the note! You are such a sweet soul and good woman. I hope you are having a good day and that tomorrow will be better!
Love ya
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 17:41:00
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » sexylexy, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 11:03:20
Trucker,
You have been though a lot with having a still born. You seem like a great woman and will able to lose that weight if you set your mind to it.
Lexy
Posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 18:28:36
In reply to Re: freaking about weight » Anakin, posted by trucker on April 15, 2004, at 10:41:59
Hey trucker I have read somewhere that we shouldnt drink grapefruit juice on Lexapro not sure how good this info is but just thought i would put it out there....Hope you are doing good...Mystic
Posted by KathrynLex on April 15, 2004, at 19:31:03
In reply to Re: freaking about weight, posted by sexylexy on April 15, 2004, at 17:41:00
Hi Lexy,
I really don't think you should be too concerned with a slight weight gain. If you've already lost 1.5 lbs, it means you won't have any trouble loosing the rest of it.
Granted, it's really lousy to gain weight :( but I think you're going to be a comfortable size 4 again in no time.
K.
Posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 20:28:31
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey bridetobe...Glad to hear you are doing good..It is almost the weekend for everyone..I work a 4 days week and my week is over ya hoooo.. nothing special planned for the weekend wish I could get out of the house and do something like go to a restaurant or go to a friends house but still not there yet so will do some spring cleaning it is supposed to be nice all weekend...So bridetobe take care and talk to you sooon...hey how many people have made their way to the open chat posting...saw jlynne in there last night...Talk to you soon..Mystic
Posted by bride2be on April 15, 2004, at 20:41:51
In reply to RE::: Bridetobe, posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 20:28:31
how to i get to the open babble?
Posted by mystic on April 15, 2004, at 22:05:02
In reply to RE::: Bridetobe, posted by bride2be on April 15, 2004, at 20:41:51
Hey you have to go to open babble and register it is under yahoo but it is very easy..I'm an idiot when it comes to that stuff and I did it...So try try try..catch ya later..Mystic
Posted by jlynne on April 15, 2004, at 22:34:43
In reply to RE::: Bridetobe, posted by bride2be on April 15, 2004, at 20:41:51
My dear, beautiful friends . . . I'm so sorry I don't have the energy to sit down and think of something lovely to say to both of you:( I have just spent the last 2 1/2 hrs on the phone with the Dell computer technician, and my computer STILL isn't fixed - I am running a diagnostic tonight and will have to call him back tomorrow with the results. Wish me luck:)
I will drop in on Babble Open and see who's there. I am doing a little better, I think, on the 10mgs of lex - not so tired during the day.
((((HUGS))))
...jlynne
Posted by Mrs. C on April 15, 2004, at 22:36:58
In reply to Re: Meds with Grapefruit Juice » simus, posted by LynneDa on April 15, 2004, at 17:00:49
Hi Lynne, good to hear from you. Sorry about your meltdown. Sounds like you are feeling better though. I had a bit of a meltdown myself these last few days. Period time again. You would think I would learn but every month I sink into the same hole. I'm coming out of it now, thankfully. That's really tragic about your friend. Life is so fragile isn't it? You just never know. I really do try to appreciate every minute but you know how difficult it can be to always feel positive. Bye for now. Mrs. C
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