Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 30)

Weight gain on Requip?

Despite what drug info says, I know that I have gained significant weight on requip. As much as 30 lbs in 4 months. I suffer from bone-on-bone osteoarthritis of both knees as well as life aktering RLS. The weight gain makes my knees hurt more. What a catch 22. I take 2 mg three t ines a day of... read more

Escitalopram - Has anyone had problem with weight gain on Lexapro? If so, when did it begin?

I began Lexapro in early May of 2016 and it has helped me so much, but for about a week I have been feeling very sleepy during the day, eating excessively, and spending money more than usual. I like how I feel so much, I hope these changes are transitory and not due to medication.

Topiramate - how long does it take to have a decrease appetite

Started topomax 25mg 2×a day effective yesterday 7-29-16 today is my second day and no difference in appetite,concerned need to loose weight tired of being obese n health issues. Any advise?

I'm trying to find out best time to take Victoza in AM or PM?

Amitriptyline - Has anyone found a weight gain with this drug I'm taking 25mg a night for ibs but?

... gained weight

Does the weight stay off after completing Saxenda?

I have insulin resistance and had trouble losing weight because I was hungry all the time. My doctor started me on Saxenda April 11. I have had very few side effects, a little nausea every once in a while. I have 3 more pounds to go and to date I have lost 23.6 pounds. Has anybody reached their... read more

Trintellix - Does this medicine cause weight gain?

Why does Viibryd have to be with food? Also is the diarrhea so bad that you lose weight?Thnx?

I am 66 and never have had MDD in my life. My Dr. wants me to be on 3 antidepressants now.One is an SSRI and the other 2 are tricyclic. I didn't know you could mix them .She had me on a low dose if Rexulti,but I didn't think it was needed,so she took me off of it and wanted to add the... read more

How long is Topamax still good without losing its efficacy or being expired?

My bottle of 50 mg is from July/2012 I would still like to take it for weight loss.

How to stop weight gain on Buspar?

I never had weight problems until Buspar. It does help with anxiety but I am always hungry and cannot control my diet and getting fat! Any tips for weight loss on Buspar? Thanks!

Ropinirole - how do you lose the weight requip made you gain?

I have been on 3MG requip at hs for about 3 YRS for RLS. I also have severe CRPS (diagnosed 2010) of both my legs had a MEDTRONICS UNIT put in (2013) and then taken out. It never worked and had to use meds also. I got very ill from a new pain medication and lost so much weight my MEDTRONICS UNIT... read more

Contrave - Nausea, vomiting after 2 weeks of one pill? Has anyone else had really bad side effects?

... like this? If so, how long did it take to resolve/did it resolve? I'm afraid I'm going to have to switch medicines- the only reason I'm losing weight is because I can barely eat- I'm getting around 800 cal/day when my nutritionist has me on 1,800

Does propranolol make you gain weight?

I have been on propranolol since early Feb this year for anxiety (80mg). I have noticed rapid weight gain (two dress sizes) especially tops of legs and middle area. I have been doing general excessive and eating healthy and the weight doesn't seem to be going anywhere! This is making me feel... read more

Contrave - What happens once you stop the Rx? How long do you take this Rx?

I am about to start my prescription. Most of the side effects I read here are similar to what I had while I took Wellbutrin for several years (sweating, sensitive to smells, impatient) that I never knew were side effects of Wellbutrin. (I gained 6 lbs my first month off of Wellbutrin, which was a... read more

No more oily stools from taking alli/orlistat but eating the exact same diet?

I have been taking alli for the past 3months and everyday without fail I'd have really oily stools.but for past3weeks I've not had any oily stools in the slightest but I'm still eating the exact same diet I've been eating whilst I was having the oily stools.so don't... read more