Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 43)

Qsymia - Is Qysmia effective after phentermine stops working?

Has anyone had success with phentermine (adipex) in the past and then also had success with this drug after? I lost 25pd on phentermine a few years ago but have since gained it back. I tried going back on it a year ago but it didn't work. I am reluctant to get on Qysmia since the phentermine didn't... read more

Diltiazem HCL180mg is causing weight gain and distended stomach. I'm concerned?

Am concerned because weight gain has caused the high blood pressure. A foot injury forced me to quit my gym and every blood pressure Rx has caused stomach problems and Diltiazem made me gain weight in a short time. Any suggestions? I've tried Hyzaar, Cozaar, Losartan etc.

Does metoprolol cause weight gain. If so, is there a substitute medicine?

Has anyone lost weight on Levothyroxine?

I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism after my TSH level was found to be 6.89 about a month ago (T3 and T4 were normal). I started on 25MCG of Levothyroxine, but on the third week I realized I was starting to feel awful. I developed feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability and I... read more

Phentermine - tingly fingers?!?

I've been on phentermine for a month now and the only negative side effect I have is tingly finger tips. Anyone else have this problem?

Phentermine - I've been taking this for 3 Days and I have no appetiteis this normal?

I'm a mother of 2 and can't seem to shad this baby weight off working our diets nothing so this was something I looked up and ask my doctor about how do I know if it's working

Is garcinia cambogia real or a scam?

Like many, I saw TV shows showing off people who, after one week and no change in lifestyle or diet, have lost 5 to 7 pounds. Is garcinia cambogia helpful in weight loss or is this a big scam?

Is there a way to prevent weight gain while on mirtazapine?

My doctor prescribed an initial dose of mirtazapine 7.5 to help with insomnia & long term general anxiety. My hope is that it will help me to wean off Xanax extended release (1 - 2 mg daily). Has anyone been successful in using this to help wean themselves off Xanax. Also, for me weight gain is not... read more

When does Qsymia start working?

I am on my 4th day taking the pills (but on the lowest dosage/3.75) and my appetite is not changed AT ALL i.e. I am as hungry as I ever was (darn!) These pills were NOT cheap (as we all know) AND I have a lot to lose so when the heck does this stuff start working???

Zoloft and loss of appetite?

I have been on zoloft (50mg) for 2 weeks (today) and I have ZERO appetite. Most people have complained about weight gain... I am having the opposite problem. I try and make myself eat. Mostly things that don't require chewing. Applesauce, yogurt, soup. But I am hungry, I just make myself eat and... read more

Phentermine - I only lost 13 pounds my first month. How can I increase my weight loss in the second?

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Contrave VS Phentermine?

Hi. I'm 5'3" weigh 212lbs! I went to my dr today she gave me a script for both contrave & phentermine and told me to make an educated choice. She's pushing contrave. I'm not to keen on it because of the Wellbutrin (I was on lexapro for 2 yrs and took my last dose dec 6th and had HORRIBLE withdraw... read more

Can Amitriptyline cause my weight gain?

I suffer from regular bad headaches and migraines. I was prescribed Amitriptyline to help me. They do help a bit but I am gained a lot of weight. Over the last year I have worked really hard to loose weight and I am now deverstated that it is going back on. I have gained almost half a stone in a... read more

Topamax for eating disorder (binge eating/bulimia)?

Hello everyone. This is my first post here and I really need your support and your experience. I've been suffering from eating disorder for 6 years now (1 year anorexia, 5 years binge and bulimia). I've been put on Topamax 100 mg for binge eating/bulimia and it's only one month since I started... read more

Meloxicam - Can Mobic cause abdominal distention and rapid weight gain after a few days?

I am taking Mobic 15mg for the past 5 days and yesterday my stomach became distended along with upper abdominal pain. I feel like I'm 4 months pregnant. Can Mobic cause this?