Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 45)

Does Wellbutrin make you gain weight?

I've been put on many different medications for anxiety and manic depression and most of them made me gain weight or make me feel even more depressed, my new doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin today so I'm taking 150mg xl for 7 days and then after that 300 mg every day. My question is, does it make... read more

Will 4 weeks on prednisone cause major weight gain?

I've been hit with a random bout of hives/urticaria for reasons unknown. Went on a 5 day course of prednisone which knocked it back significantly but the skin reactions were still present afterwards. Currently on Blexten but again, skin will still flare up if scratched or has too much contact with... read more

Contrave stopped working?

I started Contrave and now on the full dose. I was cruising along and so excited because my cravings and stopped my bad binge habits! I lost about 7-10 lbs over approximately 2 months when that time when the hormones take over. My habits came back. I thought OK... note to self watch my diet for a... read more

Is it OK to take expired Contrave?

I found prescription bottle of Contrave during a move. The writing on the prescription says discard after 6/21/18 and on the bottle it says expires September 2018. I was just wondering if it would still be OK to start taking the medicine? Or better to just get a new prescription altogether?

Will the Depo birth control shot make your breasts shrink?

I have read that it makes some woman lose weight including in their breasts so and I'm on Depo and am very curious to find out if it makes your breast shrink so I'm starting to worry.

Venlafaxine - Did anyone loose weight or find it helped with binge eating when your low!?

Does Belbuca cause weight gain? I'm on 75mcg twice a day for a week now Gained like 6-8 pounds.?

I am on belbuca for Chronic pain in my neck with degenerative dics disease possible fibromyalgia. I'm on 15 mg Adderall so my weight stays right around 125-127 am at 134 Only 5'2

Can Wellbutrin and caffeine interact negetively?

I’ve been on Zoloft for 3 years, and decided to reduce the dose due to weight gain. I went down a bit too far and had a recurrent episode because of changes happening in my life currently. I didn’t want to go all the way back to 150mg because of the weight issue. This brings me to the crux of this p... read more

Does Bentyl cause weight gain?

My doctor recently put me on Bentyl for my IBS. Will this cause weight gain? Thanks!

Phentermine - Should I take my entire 37.5 mg tablet or continue breaking it in half?

I have been taking my Phentermine 37.5 mg tablet and breaking it in half, happen the morning sometimes half in the afternoon. Not getting much energy etc. Slight headaches and slide anxiety though. My pharmacist just told me that I should be taking the entire tablet in the morning. I'm kind of... read more

Which is the best antidepressant for anxiety with the least side effects?

I already take buspar for anxiety, but I feel as though adding an antidepressant would be more effective for me. I have taken many in the past, but the side effect of weight gain has been a deal breaker for me in the past. Anyone have good results with an antidepressant without significant weight... read more

Seroquel - Weight gain on what dosage?

Weight gain on what dose of the medicine where taking?

Can I take phentermine with Xarelto?

After reading the reviews I’m petrified to start Trulance. I’ve had IBS since I was little.

They used to call it spastic colon. The reason I’m reluctant to try this medication, is because I already battle with migraines & weight gain. Unfortunately it sounds like something that might do more harm than good.

Rapid weight gain while tapering off of Cymbalta (duloxetine). Has anyone else experienced this?

I have been on duloxetine for about a year for depression and anxiety. While it has been somewhat effective in treating those, it wasn't effective enough to justify sticking with it given the side effects I was experiencing--mainly fatigue and headaches. My psychiatrist developed a plan for me to... read more