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Dr. Audrea Merchant, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Audrea Merchant is a psychiatrist practicing in Oak Ridge, TN. Dr. Merchant is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Merchant diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Merchant may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Merchant treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
30 years
Experience
Dr. Audrea Merchant, MD
- Oak Ridge, TN
- University of Michigan
- Accepting new patients
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Concerta
So you started with 49 pills, right? And you started by taking 2 pills daily, right? So you will have enough for 24 days plus 1 pill. You can either tell your prescriber what happened READ MORE
So you started with 49 pills, right? And you started by taking 2 pills daily, right? So you will have enough for 24 days plus 1 pill. You can either tell your prescriber what happened and get an early refill, or you can take only 1 pill for 3-4 days (whatever days you have less to accomplish) making up for the deficit.
Can depression make you gain weight?
Depression as a syndrome includes many things. From a hormonal standpoint an increase in cortisol (stress hormone) can make one gain weight when depressed. Additionally life style READ MORE
Depression as a syndrome includes many things. From a hormonal standpoint an increase in cortisol (stress hormone) can make one gain weight when depressed. Additionally life style changes that often accompany depression can increase weight, like increased apatite and decreased physical activity. Lastly, some of the medications used to treat depression cause weight gain by changing how the body manages sugar, by turning it to fat rather than storing it for quick energy in the liver or muscles. So the long answer is yes, depression can cause weight gain. However that is not the only variable to consider if you or a loved one are battling depression. Talk with your mental health provider about what treatment fits you situation.
