Weight Questions (Page 18)

Does lantus make you gain weight?

I have been on Lantus for three weeks and have gained 7 lbs. I started on 45 units, then went to 55 units and I am now on 60 units once a day. I take Lantus with Glipizide, which I take 10 Mg twice a day. My sugars remain around 150 in the morning and by 3pm they are in the low to mid 200s.

Does Trileptal make you gain weight?

I am taking Trileptal for mood stabilization for Bipolar Disorder. He claims it's the only mood stabilizer that doesn't cause weight gain. Has that been you experience on the drug?

Has anyone had ANY weight gain from taking Citalopram?

I had taken this medicine alittle over a year ago and had gained some weight. I just can't remember if the weight gain occured while I was on the medicine or after I had weaned off. Also while on the medicine, I was always tired. Every after noon I had to take a nap. But it did help me get my life... read more

What is the best drug for enhancing appetite for my elderly father?

My father had esophagus cancer some eight years ago and lost a lot of weight. He can only eat small amounts at each meal and almost everything causes sever acid reflex. As a result he has conditioned himself to only eat those things that don't cause him pain, all of which have no nutritional value.... read more

Resistant depression; how long does it take for Abilify to kick in?

Hi guys, I am currently on Wellbutrin XR 150 mgs twice a day & celexa 40 mgs. I just started the 25mgs of Lamictal yesterday. However, I wanted to know is Abilify a different class of drug than the ones I listed? Cuz my dr wants 2 start me on a different class, since my depression is resistant! Do... read more

Has weight gain ever been linked to the use of Dulera?

Since starting Dulera 6 months ago I have gained close to 15 pounds and am essentially doing nothing different in my exercise and eating pattern from before. Seems unusual to me, I am a 67 y/o female...

Has anyone been treated for ibs succesfully with 10mg amitriptyline?

Im a 22 year old female that has been experiencing ibs symptoms for 7 months and this has lead to anxiety which has lead to a bit of weight loss as im anxious to eat properly as i dont want to trigger a flare up. i know there are 2 things that trigger my flare ups but im too scared to eat what i... read more

Gilenya - The medicine makes you gain weight?

Mood, motivation and energy?

Was taking Lexapro and it made me tired and listless. Started Pristiq and I have been on it for 10 weeks. Felt good, better mood , more energy and just better over all. Noticed a slight weight gain. Now, I feel lethargic again and listless and not very motivated. Has anyone taken a anti-depressant... read more

Can the depo shot make you lose weight???

i took 3 shots of the depo and stopped due to severe anxiety disorder that i developped. now i missed the 4th shot this month and i have been losing weight without trying... i am on sertraline for anxiety but just want to know what is causing the weight loss... I have lost 5 pouns within 2 months... read more

Anyone finding weight gain with low dose (10 mg) amitriptyline?

I am a Weight Watcher and very successful. I do not wish to ruin all my hard work if this med adds lbs. Have not tried it yet due to that main concern. Suffering from IBS (both D and C), bloating, gas, stomach pain, etc. This was just presc. by my new gastro.

I've been on Contrave about 3 months and only thing I've been losing is my hair?

I was on phentermine and lost about 20lbs. My doctor switched me to contrave as well because it? seemed I had hit a plateau. I've been on contrave for about 3 months now and now weight loss. I've been exercising and eating right, so if any one has any suggestions, I'd really appreciate it. The only... read more

Butrans - Does this cause weight gain in anyone?

I was already overweight but needed to get my pain under control when I was put on this patch 3 months ago. After a month I went on phentermine to lose weight( I lost alot of weight b4 on it & kept it off, but my primary wouldn't refer me until pain was under control) & every month I have been back... read more

Depo-Provera - Has anyone NOT experienced weight gain with the Depo shot?

I've tried the pill in many different forms, and I've experimeced relatively low amounts of weight gain no more than 5-7 lbs but I am getting older now and my schedule is so out of whack I want to make my life easier without having to remember to take a pill every day. I've read a lot of women... read more

How can I stop food cravings with Lexapro?

I've been on Lexapro 10mg for five days and I just want to eat all the time. Even when I'm full, I crave food, especially unhealthy food. I'm conscious of my weight and I know that weight gain can be a side effect of taking Lexapro - I REALLY need for this not to happen. Is there a way to curb... read more