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Gabapentin - Is this a steroid? I'm not sure why it makes people gain weight?
I was just prescribed gabapentin. I'm a bit leery about taking it. I am an active gym person. I'm experiencing hot flashes about 4-6 an hour. I can't sleep. I work out and eat well so the weight gain has me doubtful that this med is for me.
Does prozac cause weight gain or slow the metabolism?
I'm getting treated for bulimia and I'm a competitive dancer so I can't gain weight!
Contrave! What is it supposed to do exactly?
I am very disappointed in this medication. I feel sick and tired and I have not seen any results. What is this medicine supposed to do exactly? Is it a fat burner? Is it an appetite suppressant? I am really very confused as to how it's supposed to help me lose weight because all it's done is make... read more
Topiramate - How long will it take my body to get use to Topomax?
I guess the more appropriate question would be, for those who've used this drug, how long did it take your bodies to get use to it? It is 9/4 I have been on this only since 9/2 and it makes me very dizzy, confused and tired. I am suppose to take it twice daily (morning & night) but right now I am... read more
Saxenda - What insurance carriers cover this RX?
I sell commercial insurance and I'm having a hard time finding this drug on any formularies. Has anyone had a fully insured (not partially self funded/self funded) carrier pay toward this drug?
What Anti-depressant / SSRI can I take with Abilify?
I am currently taking 2mg of Abilify for a mood disorder, but it is not helping me with anxiety, what Antidepressant can I take that doesn't cause too much side effects and also no weight gain . I am not sure if Zoloft is safe with Abilify but I heard so many good reviews.
I just started Lexapro and Wellbutrin to help for major depression. Anyone else on this combo?
I was on 60mg of Cymbalta and 5 mg of Abilify for major depression for many years. I am a 49 year old female and hated the weight gain from the Abilify. Many years ago I was on Lexapro and it did wonders for my major depression but it pooped out after about 14 months. I was also on Wellbutrin and... read more
Does a short term prednisone regimen cause significant weight gain?
I was on prednisone for only five days because I had bronchitis. Although I workout regularly I allowed myself to rest for a week because I probably got sick from running myself into the ground. I don't feel like I was overeating but now just a few days after stopping taking prednisone I blew up... read more
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 experience t... read more
Has anyone experienced hair loss as a side effect of taking Contrave?
I am very interested in starting Contrave but I am worried about hair loss. I have had hair loss in the past due to hormonal issues and I seriously don’t want to go through that again!! I see that alopecia is listed as a possible side effect but it is way down on the list and I can’t find any rev... 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 weight gain” and “i... 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?
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