Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 25)

Cymbalta tolerance?

I have been on cymbalta 60mgs for about 4 years. I tried to get off of it because of the weight gain but the withdrawls were horrible so i went back. For the past 6 months I have been getting those brain "zaps" a couple times a week and i feel like i haven't taken it even though i had. A few times... read more

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

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

D-amphetamine Salt Combo VS. Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine?

So I am perscibed Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine. Question: What is the difference between the one stated above and specifically D-amphetamine Salt Combo. Took the latter for years and Veteran Affairs just prescribed the first one! Thank you so much for any reply offered. Also, if I can help... read more

Any long time Contrave consumers experience the medicine stop working?

I have been on Contrave since February 2015 and in the last two months it hasnt been working. I have a history of binge eating and got up to 196. I started Contrave and the cravings stopped! I lost 46 pounds by August 2015 and kept it off until March/April 2016. I am now up 9 pounds. No change in... read more

Is it possible for amitiza to cause weight gain?

Hello- for the past 3 months I have been taking amitiza for my ibs in combination with dulcolax. After months of not seeing results from other medications, this actually worked! I am no longer chronically constipated, and my doctors are considering dropping the dosage given my progress. HOWEVER in... read more

Wellbutrin XL 150mg and weight loss?

My doctor recently switched me from Effexor XR 75mg/day to Wellbutrin XL 150mg/day due to significant weight gain in less than a month on effexor. He told me Wellbutrin will help with the unhealthy weight gain( I'm only 5'3 and over 150lbs since being on effexor) and that within a month it will... read more

Taking Contrave. When does the weight loss begin?

I have been on Contrave for 4.5 weeks and up to 2 pulls twice a day and haven't seen any results. I've been eating less and doing cardio as well as working out. Is this normal or does the weight loss come after a certain time frame - I have little side effects so I'm not sure what is going on -... read more

Does buspar cause weight gain or weight loss?

Contrave - Hi there! Looking for others like me on the journey!?

On day 11 of Contrave, 2 pills a day. At first I was taking the Contrave with Flexeril, and it made me feel really bad. Once I stopped the Flexeril I have been better. Some side effects I notice this week are occasional fogginess/dizziness and headache, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat (in stressful... read more

What is sucralose? Is it bad for you?