CronoDAS comments on What should I have for dinner? (A case study in decision making) - Less Wrong

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Comment author: CronoDAS 13 August 2010 05:19:24AM *  1 point [-]

Semi-random thought:

I think that my current antidepressant medication (Venlafaxine) gave me a sweet tooth; shortly after beginning to take it, I wanted sweets much more than I used to, and the effect hasn't subsided. (My mom says that many psychoactive medications tend to cause weight gain.)

Comment author: Violet 13 August 2010 08:10:50AM 0 points [-]

Have you considered Stevia (Rebaudioside A) as a solution?

Comment author: CronoDAS 14 August 2010 08:49:27AM 0 points [-]

For what? I don't mind having a sweet tooth. I have gained a small amount of weight over the past 10 years, but it hasn't been too dramatic...

Comment author: Violet 14 August 2010 10:30:49AM 0 points [-]

Sorry, misinterpreted the sweet tooth mentioned together with weight gain as a potential issue. My wrong.

Comment author: wedrifid 13 August 2010 06:21:23AM 0 points [-]

I never noticed myself getting a sweet tooth when I was on Venlafaxine but your mom is right about effect of many psychoactive medications. Mind you she would be more right if she limited the claim somewhat... amphetamines have rather the opposite effect!