Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 37)

Phentermine - I only lost 13 pounds my first month. How can I increase my weight loss in the second?

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Contrave VS Phentermine?

Hi. I'm 5'3" weigh 212lbs! I went to my dr today she gave me a script for both contrave & phentermine and told me to make an educated choice. She's pushing contrave. I'm not to keen on it because of the Wellbutrin (I was on lexapro for 2 yrs and took my last dose dec... read more

Clarification on reason for weight gain on mirtazapine?

I have a script for mirtazapine 30mg which I have not yet filled, as I'm worried about side effects. I've been off antidepressants for about 6 months because I've tried so many different ones and I'm sick and tired of the side-effects: aching joints, migraines, sweating,... read more

Can Amitriptyline cause my weight gain?

I suffer from regular bad headaches and migraines. I was prescribed Amitriptyline to help me. They do help a bit but I am gained a lot of weight. Over the last year I have worked really hard to loose weight and I am now deverstated that it is going back on. I have gained almost half a stone in a... read more

Meloxicam - Can Mobic cause abdominal distention and rapid weight gain after a few days?

I am taking Mobic 15mg for the past 5 days and yesterday my stomach became distended along with upper abdominal pain. I feel like I'm 4 months pregnant. Can Mobic cause this?

Can't get Contrave because I have medicaid!?

I've tried twice to get Contrave but have been denied using the discount card because I have medicaid. I don't understand why they won't help people who have this type of insurance. My insurance will not cover it, I'm paying cash but they still turn me down for it. Does anyone... read more

Methylphenidate - Does Concerta cause weight gain, not loss?

I have used Modivigil, which was wonderful, because, for the first time in years after a stroke, I was able to stay awake and alert, but, after 10 days of taking it twice a day (I do not know what strength it was), I gained 7 pound. I struggle with weight as it is, due to the neurological damage,... read more

Lasix - Is it safe to take 40mg of Furosemide to lose weight even tho I don't have any medical?

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Tresiba - Do you gain weight on this insulin?

I have been diabetic for 31 years in the last couple I have lost all control of my weight and blood sugars so very worried about this being a problem.

Serious Weight Gain on Nexplanon!! Will I be able to lose it after removal?

I am a 20 year old female. I got the Nexplanon implant placed in my arm in April of 2015 (I've had it for 1 year and 4 months). At the time I got the implant inserted, I weighed 158 pounds. As of this week, I weigh 190 pounds, for a total of 32 pounds of weight gain in almost a year and a... read more

Latuda and sex drive?

I've been on Latuda for almost two years and while it has been good for my mood I've noticed I have no sex drive now and I've also gained weight. I see my doctor tomorrow and I want to be tapered off of it. Has anyone else had this problem? Did you go off of Latuda? If so what do you... read more

How long after stopping Saxenda does it slow your digestive system?

Do the newer blood thinners cause hair loss?

my 40 year old daughter has been on comadin for about 20 years. her hair gets thinner & thinner.she is overweight & has drug & Alcohol problems plus Mental problems too. sometimes she does very good but acourse she falls off the wagon. if the newer blood thinner do not cause hair... read more

Levothyroxine makes me gained weight?

I was diagnosed of hyperthyroidism year 2009, I've had the thyroid iodine treatment right after and had 50mcg levothyroxine and 10mcg liothyroxine medicines since then. Weight gain was not an issue until last year, I am 5 feet tall and a 110 pounds but now, my weight gain is going up like... read more

Does spironolactone cause weight gain?

I am on 100 mg of spironolactone for hair loss and I am noticing bulges of fat in places I've never had them before! My thighs are oddly shaped and my face is swollen like a balloon! Anyone else have this happen?