Weight Questions (Page 23)

On Lexapro & can’t lose weight. Is that common?

I am 9 months post partum. I started taking Lexapro about 4 months ago, right after I finished breast feeding. I can’t seem to lose any baby weight. It did take me awhile after my first son to lose weight, but I was also on Lexapro. Could Lexapro cause me to not lose weight! Anyone else... read more

Lamictal caused excessive weight gain how do I lose it?

I started lamictal a bit over a year ago and now I’m at 350 XR and since I started I have gained over 100 pounds. I have improved my diet and increased my exercise since I started and the only thing that changed over the year was the addition of lamictal. I know “it doesn’t cause... read more

Is there any way to lose weight while on Lyrica?

I've been on Lyrica for 2 years now for nephropathy and shingles pain. At first I was taking 100mg x3 a day (along with some other medicines) and I was like a zombie. I am no longer taking the other medicines and just cut back my Lyrica to 50mg x2 because I have gained over 40 pounds!! I am no... read more

Buspirone and weight gain?

It should not make me gain weight but I believe it is. I was taking Lexapro for a year and I gained over 20 pounds and it made me depressed and self conscious. I came off of the medication and lost the 20 pounds in a few months. I explained to my doctor that I was still suffering from anxiety, but... read more

What are the alternatives to Lyrica?

What else can I take? Have tried Neurontin (gabapentin) and now pregabalin... weight gain incredible. So unhappy!

How fast do you lose weight after stopping Zyprexa?

I was taking Zyprexa 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?

Did Lexapro cause weight gain?

Lexapro has worked for me but the only problem I had was weight gain. I gain 85 pounds but since I have been of Lexapro I have lost 30 pounds. My anxiety has been bad and I’m really considering going back on it. I’m way more active then when I was on it. Does anybody have tips for... read more

Does gabapentin cause weight gain?

Effexor - what about alcohol and weight gain?

Hello, I have been on Effexor for approximately 10 months to reduce stress and depression, and it has been successful thus far. However, I have two side effects that I hope someone can give me more information on. 1. Alcohol - after having a few drinks, I get the worst hangovers. I am extremely... read more

Triamterene - what happens when you stop taking it?

my doctor recently told me to stop taking it and I have notice a rapid increase in weight gain

Weight loss after lexapro withdrawal?

Does anyone have any experience with this? Does it happen? How long did it take after withdrawal?

Weight gain when quitting tramadol!?

I know this sounds really superficial but since i've stopped taking tramadol i can't stop eating!! I've put on a stone in 2 weeks!! Just wondered if anyone has had a similar problem and suggestions barring the obvious! I think i'm using it as a psychological distraction/coping... read more

Has anyone been able to LOSE weight on SSRI antidepressants?

All I have heard is its impossible to lose weight even w/ exercise and diet. I am currently on Lexapro and have been gaining weight since I started. If I can't lose the weight than I believe I will consider another medication. So if anyone out there has been able to lose weight on these meds,... read more

Has anyone lost weight on cymbalta,and how much loss? Very interested?

Does primidone cause weight gain?

I have gained weight, my face is rounder, and I can't get in any of my clothes.