Other common causes of set point malfunction are: aggressive and restrictive dieting, which can slow
thyroid function and metabolism, illnesses (
like chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia),
medications (including common antidepressants such as Paxil, Celexa, Zoloft and Lexapro, anti-convulsants, blood pressure
medications, anti-seizure or pain
medications such as Neurontin or Lyrica), birth control pills,
synthetic hormone replacement, and diabetic
medications (such as glyburide and Amaryll).