Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 17)

Seroquel XR weight gain?

I've recently been put on 300mg Seroquel XR which I take once at night to compliment long term use of Seroxat for anxiety. The Seroquel seems to be working really well for the anxiety but my weight has increased rapidly. Since I started on the Seroquel only a few weeks ago I have put on about 8lbs.... read more

Does Lamictal cause weight gain?

Has anyone taken Lamictal and gained weight? I have taken it for about a year and have just slowly gained 22 extra lbs!!! Anyone else? It is supposed to be weight neutral.

Lyrica - is there any way to avoid the weight gain?

My doctor has just put me on Lyrica. In fact, I haven't taken my first dose yet. My question is about the weight gain. Can you work to keep the weight off, or is there no help for it? I know with some drugs it doesn't matter how hard you try, the weight just seems to build up. I certainly don't... read more

Does Zoloft (Sertraline) Cause Weight Gain?

I know that everyone has different side effects, I am just wondering if weight gain is a common one. I am hoping that it is not. I need treatment for my depression but am afraid of gaining a lot of weight on SSRI's because that in itself will make me depressed. Thank you for any and all comments... read more

Trazodone - how many side effects do you realy get,like weight gain ,water retention headaks ets?

Should people with Fibromyalgia have handicapped parking stickers for their auto's?

I see a LOT of people who just seem to be morbidly obese taking up handicapped spaces. Shouldn't those people be walking the extra few yards, and the elderly be given the privilege of parking close to a store? Also, the truly handicapped, people in wheelchairs, or using walkers! THEY should have... read more

Phentermine - Has Anyone Taken Phen Caps?

Hi, Just purchased phen caps, I have a friend who said it worked well. But, I come to find that it has only been on the market since April of this year. I'm a bit leary of continuing use of it. I just started on Monday, my stomach has been hurting and I feel nauseated. Does anyone have a good... read more

Weight gain on Topamax?

I started taking Topamax to control my migraines. Since I have a very low tolerance to medication, I was only taking 25mg per day. My migraines stopped, along with any sinus pain & pressure. However, I instead of losing weight blew up like a balloon. Has anyone else experienced weight gain on this... read more

Semaglutide - Does anyone else have a problem with medication leaking out of their injection site?

Today was my fourth Wegovy injection, and 3 out of 4 times the medication ran back out the injection site. I’m a critical care nurse of 40 years experience, and I’ve really not encountered this before. Apparently, it’s a common problem with injection pens, and according to studies by the National In... read more

Does Flexeril and/or tramadol cause weight gain?

Have people experienced a great deal of weight gain while taking Gabapentin?

... I have been on this medication for awhile and ever since I started is when I noticed the weight gain and it has gotten much, much worse every year since Esp when we've had to up the dose. Thanks for any input.

Quit Lexapro cold turkey - withdrawal help?

Ive been on Lexapro 10mgs for about 10 weeks. I am sick of feeling 'out of it' and the weight gain has been depressing. So, Im completely done with this drug and will not take it any longer! Im hoping to power through these withdrawals. I am on day 4 and just today am I feeling them a bit. My head... read more

Contrave - Irregular Menstruation?

I noticed one of the infrequent side effects is irregular menstruation which I am currently experiencing. Any others experience this?

Topamax/Topiramate Users? Here's my story - what's yours?

Hi! I just started the long wind up dosage of Topamax last night. So far, so good haha! I have read mostly positive reviews from the folks who are using it for weight loss, and mostly negative reviews from the ones who were prescribed the drug for migraines. I see a connection. MY goal has always... read more

I heard my doctor say you can get diabetes, from taking seroquel. Is this right, who out there did?

My doctor also said weight gain also. I know about that one.But does any body know someone who have gotten diabetes, from taking this medicine.Is the status of catching diabetes from this medication high. I used to take geodon, but that medication made me feel like a zombie.I also was taking... read more