Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 47)

How fast after stopping an antidepressant does weight gain stop?

I was taking Zyprexa and Remeron for 6 months and gained a lot of weight. I’m now stopping the medication safely with a psychiatrist and I was wondering how fast you lose the weight you gained? Or do you lose it?

Saxenda injection site problems?

How can I stop my injection site getting a raised red are . am on my second Saxenda pen and I am getting a red raised itchy hive after each injection . Has anyone else experienced this and how long does it take to go away ? I am concerned that I am doing something wrong ? Any tips to avoid it... read more

Does sertraline slow metabolism down and make you gain weight particularly in the tummy area!?

I have been on 150mg of sertraline for about 1 1/2 years now for the treatment of GAD. Over the past couple of months I have started to notice that my tummy is becoming bigger and bigger. I exercise about 4 times a week and only eat about 1800 calories per day yet I seem to be gaining significant... read more

Is lorcaserin available in Ireland?

I’ve been taking Contrave for 6 days now. I am having some constipation. I am very bloated today.

After 6 days of taking Contrave I’ve had some constipation. Today I am very bloated and my weight has increased. Is bloating a side effect as well? How can I help this?

Can lisinopril cause weight loss?

Have lost 10 pounds in 6 months and I was also taking Metamucil. Not sure if any of these made me lose weight.

Phentermine - How many mg should I take?

I’m 23 years old and 5’1. I noticed rapid weight gain due to my PCOS. I’m wanting to know how much mg should I start with. I’m really looking forward to cut down on some weight because I am close to 200 lbs more and more every day.

Does Contrave make you feel horrible?

It’s my second day on the pill and I feel like horrible! I haven’t told my mom or my daughter what I’m taking cuz I’m they don’t believe in drug’s like this. I’m afraid to take it again tomorrow. I’m crawled like a baby on my bed hurting!!!

Lose weight for kidney transplant patient?

What medicine I can take to lose weight considering I had kidney transplant 3 years ago? My kidney function is stable. I am now fat and have gone from 85 kg to 105kg, 1.64m tall.

I am wondering if Zoloft cause any weight gain, or hair loss?

Mirtazapine - Does Remeron cause more weight gain at 15mg or 30mg ?

I have been on and off Remeron as it works wonders for me but I have ballooned in weight and seems worse at 15mg could this be correct ? I am loathed to go up to 30mg if the weight gain will be more than at 15mg but I get a better mental result at 30mg. Hope this makes sense. Many thanks

Cymbalta and Abilify - other options?

I’m on 60 mg of Cymbalta and 2 mg of Abilify. I would love to get off Abilify and haven’t been able to in the past. It’s causing weight gain. Are there other add on meds I could try? Ideas? It’s used to boost my mood. Thanks!

Does Saxenda affect Armor Thyroid meds?

I recently was asked to try Saxenda at a medical weight loss office I’ve been going to. I have hypothyroidism and currently take armor thyroid. I’m wondering if Saxenda will cause me problems with my tsh levels.

What is the difference between Desoxyn and Desoxyn Gradumet?

What is Desoxyn Gradumet?

Could anyone recommend any tips when first starting to take orlistat?

I have recently been prescribed orlistat and was just wondering if anyone could give me some hints and tips please?