Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 29)

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?

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 Weight loss while ... read more

Should I be Concerned about Prediabetes?

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 method as well as... read more

How long do amphetamines stay in your system?

How can I get them out of my system? I took one pill named phentermine for weight loss and I got tested positive for amphetamines in a drug test that I needed for school? How can I get the amphetamines out of my system if I only took this pill once and i have not taken it it since then.