Calories Questions

What is a proper diet to go on with lithium?

Does Latuda HAVE to be taken with food? What happens if you dont?

I JUST read that I have to take Latuda with the 350 calories and it explains why I have been feeling so crappy lately. I would take it with food in the beginning when I was taking the 20mgs with no side effects. Once I started taking the 40mgs, I became super sleepy a couple hours after taking it... read more

Is it safe to take metformin while on a low calorie diet of 450 calories per day?

i am on metformin 500 3 times a day and i have started the cambridge diet which is 450 calories per day as i need to lose 3 stone

Saxenda - I have been on Saxenda for over a week now and am eating less than 1400 calories a day....

... and my weight hasn't decreased and I feel heavy even though I go to the gym

Does Latuda have to be taken with 350 calories?

I’ve been taking 20 mg of Latuda for 1 month. To my understanding, Latuda doesn’t absorb into your system unless taken with food. I tried taking it with dinner but I get way too sleepy and drowsy and end up falling asleep much earlier than intended (I have issues with hypersomnia so... read more

Can you drink 350 calories for Latuda?

I know to absorb Latuda you must eat 350 calories. What I'm wondering is what consistent see it must be. Can I drink a protein shake with milk and a banana if it equals 350 calories? Doctors and pharmacists have no answer for me. Has anyone dealt with this?

Is it really necessary to take in 300 calories with Latuda to get the full effect of the drug?

I have seen a few doctors since going on Latuda and some are more adamant about it??? Thoughts??? TP

Contrave and not losing weight?

I have been on Contrave for two weeks. I do kettle bells for seniors 30 minutes 3-5 times a week. I also count calories and mostly stay around 1500 calories a day. I have not lost a single pound. What am I doing wrong. I’m 70 years old.