Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 19)

Can you take Armour thyroid with synthroid?

I have been on synthroid for 12 years since the total removal of my thyroid. I have weight gain, hair loss(clog drain every time I wash my hair) and low energy. Sometimes my thinking seems foggy and slow. My dose has been checked and adjusted to current levels of 112mg.

Prednisone - hungry, shaky and weak, is this a side effect, will it go away?

I have been taking prednisone for six days, 40 mg. in decreasing amounts for 5 days until I reach 10mg. I feel starving, ravenous even, and shaky and weak, even after I eat. Will this feeling go away once the dosage decreases? Is this what causes weight gain, or is the weight gain caused due to... read more

Are there any SSRI's that do not cause weight gain?

I am particularly curious about zoloft and lexapro. I have read mixed reviews and would like to know about your experiences. Do increasing the dosages lead to more weight gain? Thanks.

I gained 30 pounds after starting abilify. Has anyone else experienced this degree of weight gain?

Levothyroxine - weight gain?

I just started taking 25 MCG of levothyroxine, I'm a 62 year old tired female.Really do not want to gain any weight , should I ask my Dr for some other drug?

Does Viibryd really cause weight gain? I?

I was on Celexa for 5 wks & I gained 14.7 lbs so ystrdy my dr gave me a sample back for Viibryd. After reading some comments I'm quite worried about weight gain! I have a rare thyroid disease & my weight changes every 3 yrs (seriously). I lost about 90lbs since Dec 2009 & really... read more

Third week of Viibryd. gas, bloating, weight gain?

I feel great on Viibryd, but I have gas, bloating, gained weight and can't stop eating, Will these side effects go away??? Or am I going to blow up like a balloon???

Need help with getting off Pristiq 100mg! Have been on pristiq for close to 2 years and have?

... noticed a steady "decline" in my overall health - not to mention a 30lb. weight gain. Have been actively trying to get healthy - and know that it is time for me to come off of this what I believe to be - toxic drug. Please let me know if anyone has had success with this - the... read more

How does amitriptyline work for nerve pain? Does it ALWAYS cause weight gain?

My dr. suggested it for some mild nerve pain after a surgery but I understand that weight gain is one of the most frequent side effects. I'm over 55 years old & I'm about 15 lbs. overweight so I really can't afford to gain weight. I'd love to hear about your experience with... read more

What other medications are there similar to Seroquel (XR) without weight gain?

I take Seroquel XR 700mg (currently lowering from 800mg to 600mg) for psychosis and like many I am finding it very hard to control my weight. I'm not obese nor hugely overweight but I've been on the drug for roughly 6 years now and I always fail at trying to keep my weight down. I'd... read more

Qsymia - How can I find a List of doctors who prescribe Qysmia?

I am trying to decrease in my over all weight. I have not had any luck in obtaining a physician that prescribe the weight loss medication Qysmia. I have HealthFirst insurance.

Gaining weight on Bupropion HCL?

I've been on the generic form of Wellbutrin XL aka Bupropion HCL for about a month now. I was told to take 150 mg for two weeks and then up it by 300 mg. I honestly don't feel it is working. My depression has gone down but my anxiety is through the roof. Also, I am eating like crazy.... read more

Contrave - When are you taking this, for the am dose? Before you eat, after you eat, while you are?

... eating.?

Plan B work if overweight?

I took plan B about 5 days ago but I weigh 220 pounds, so I'm well over the weight limit. Has anyone else been this heavy and had it still work? Today I am feeling dizzy and have an upset stomach, I hope it's the plan b and not pregnancy. Just wondering how accurate the weight limit is

Paxil and Wellbutrin SR taken together?

I've been taking 10mg of paxil for about a month. I'm formerly anorexic and am scared to death of weight gain. When I told my doctor he thought prescribing 100mg of Wellbutrin SR along with the paxil would be a good idea to counteract weight gain. Will it work? Will it make me lose weight... read more