fatigue, depression and anxiety have gotten worse

[ikernbecauseicare]

Hi - I started the Insulite system almost a month ago. It seems I am more tired, more depressed, and more anxious. I just feel horrible and don't care about anything. I also feel like I'm getting fatter, though my eating habits, if anything, have improved.

Right now I'm taking lorazepam, metformin, citalopram, low thyroid medicine, something for blood pressure, and phentermine.

I just feel terrible.

[drnicole]

Dear ikernbecauseicare,

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so badly. I wonder if you are going through a detox reaction. This can be a temporary reaction when beginning the system.

Another consideration... we recommend taking all medications at least 4 hours away from the Glucx, because it contains fibers which could affect the absorption of the medications. For those on several medications it may not be possible to take the Glucx. This is ok, as it is not the most crucial part of the system.

Fiber is helpful in eliminating toxins from the body. It binds to the toxins in the intestines as the liver dumps the toxins into the gut to be removed. If you are having a detox reaction (feeling overall worse, more tired, headaches, achiness, irritability, mood changes), it will be important to have complete and regular bowel movements to help the body remove the toxins and drink plenty of water too. You could try taking the glucx with your meal or if you feel you need the extra fiber then add a fiber product to a smoothie for breakfast, like psyllium or flax seeds. Probiotics and magnesium can help too. If you don't begin to feel better in the next week or two please let us know. We want to work with you to figure out why you feeling this way.

Hi - I started the Insulite system almost a month ago. It seems I am more tired, more depressed, and more anxious. I just feel horrible and don't care about anything. I also feel like I'm getting fatter, though my eating habits, if anything, have improved.

Right now I'm taking lorazepam, metformin, citalopram, low thyroid medicine, something for blood pressure, and phentermine.

I just feel terrible.

[ikernbecauseicare]

I'm glad to hear it could be temporary.

I take the first dose of 'with meal' capsules when i get up in the morning with my morning meds - thyroid, phentermine (which I'd really love to ditch but when I try to stop taking it, I get really tired), and ramipril along with a vitamin d3.

I take the anti-anxiety, depression, and metformin at night when I go to bed, usually not near any of the insulite pills.

I think you are right because I've also been feeling achy at night. Anyway, I will try what you've suggested.