Is it safe to take diet pills while on symbyax?

[supermom]

Are diet pills safe? Are there any that are safer?

 

Also, is it safe to take diet pills while on meds? I take symbyax for bipolar and it makes me gain weight, as I did 5lbs in 2wks, doctor said it wasn't good.

 

I'm also lazy when it comes to excersize.

 

Please offer advise

[meanon]

You need to check out what's in the pills and run it past your doc. If your med contains a MAOI then there is a specific warning of dietary interactions. Have you been given advice about what foods to avoid? If not then ask when you next go and go straight away if you get a throbbing headache.

 

It is healthier to do it the hard way, a pain I know. Once your condition has stabilised you may want to explore switching meds if the problem continues.

[Lainie]

Hi,

I don't know about diet pills and medication. I would suggest you either go to a pharmacy or doctor to ask. Some combinations of prescription drugs can make you very sick and have severe side effects, so be very careful.

[supermom]

If your med contains a MAOI then there is a specific warning of dietary interactions.

 

It does, so I will ask my doc