Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 20)

Fluoxetine - Weight gain or loss?

I have been taking Paroxetine for 2 months to relieve the hot flushes. The tablets have worked and my flushes are greatly reduced and less severe but I have gained 14lbs in weight!! I am now a stone over my normal weight. Has anyone had weight gain with Fluoxetine? I read one of the side effects... read more

Lexapro and weight gain - how to lose it after stopping?

Hi I know there's plenty of talk about lexapro and weight gain. I was on 5mg a day for 6 months but I've gained 10 pounds. I stopped the medication 5 weeks ago and play tennis 5 times a week & watch what I eat, but the scale does not budge! Does anyone have a success story about... read more

D-amphetamine Salt Combo VS. Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine?

So I am perscibed Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine. Question: What is the difference between the one stated above and specifically D-amphetamine Salt Combo. Took the latter for years and Veteran Affairs just prescribed the first one! Thank you so much for any reply offered. Also, if I can help... read more

Does tramadol make me gain weight or prevent me losing some?

Hello, I am on tramadol since almost one year and since then I noticed that I never managed to lose some weight (maybe because of constipation but not only that I think). Do you think tramadol has anything to do with that fact?

Does a short term prednisone regimen cause significant weight gain?

I was on prednisone for only five days because I had bronchitis. Although I workout regularly I allowed myself to rest for a week because I probably got sick from running myself into the ground. I don't feel like I was overeating but now just a few days after stopping taking prednisone I blew... read more

Effexor and profuse sweating?

I've noticed since being prescribed Effexor XR 225mg that I sweat an inhuman amount. I am overweight but not obese and I'm relatively active (construction worker). I am an alcoholic which has spun out of control since taking the Effexor but even on days where I don't drink and have... read more

Trintellix - How is weight gain? I have gained 10 lbs being on this for 3 months?

Any advice for someone who is considering taking Contrave?

I am considering starting Contrave! I want to lose weight especially by July! I just need some input and advice how to lose weight successfully with Contrave? I have weighed the heaviest I’ve been! I tried Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers. They didn’t work for me. Nutrisystem w got way... read more

Help! Afraid of possible weight gain Zoloft?

Hi. I started Zoloft 25mg & my doc will be increasing it to 50mg this week. I started taking it 3 weeks ago. The initial terrible sleep, worse restless legs & increased anxiety is subsiding a bit; it was a starting dose because I cannot tolerate Wellbutrin, Prozac and Effexor didn’t... read more

I have been prescribed mirtazapine 15mg. I am really worried about huge weight gain. Help!?

Does anyone know what dose (7.5, 15 or 30 mg) produces more carbohydrate cravings and consequent weight gain? That scares me. I couldn't find that information on the internet. Please help.

Does Abilify cause weight gain?

Adverse side effects of Mounjaro?

Hello, I was prescribed Victoza for weight loss and had some of pretty intense side effects including Nausea, diarrhea, belching and fatigue. I dropped that immediately and now my Dr has me starting monjauro. Are my side effects going to be the same? If so, I don’t think I want to start it,... read more

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Will taking phentermine cause me to become extremely irritable and have explosive mood swings?

I have been taking phentermine for going on 3 months now. I was really happy at first because I was losing weight, but now nothing seems to make me happy anymore. I have a bad attitude all of the time, I feel like everyone makes me mad. Please help. Should I stop taking the phentermine all together... read more

Does Synthroid cause weight gain?

I have been on Synthroid for a little over two months now, and my thyroid levels are now normal, but I am seem to be gaining weight, especially in my lower abs, and thigh regions. Has anyone else had this problem? And if so, what have you done to help with the weight gain?