Weight Loss (Obesity / Overweight) Questions (Page 46)

Where is the most effective place to inject Saxenda?

Bipolar Disorder - Does anyone know why olanzapine (Zyprexa) causes people to gain weight?

Does Wellbutrin cause weight gain?

Dexamethasone and weight gain?

My 14 year olddaughter was on dexamethasone for almost 2 years for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Had to be stopped early due to stress fracture in knee and the onset of avascular necrosis. She had gained weight and we were told the weight should come off after 6 months to a year. As a teenager she... read more

What foods do you avoid on Saxenda?

I’m just wondering what your experience is as far as the foods you avoid. I’ve been on Saxenda for a week and want to do anything possible to avoid the GI symptoms I’m experiencing. I will change up my diet even more if I need to. Right now I’m just doing fruits, veggies, hummus, cereal, soy milk. I... read more

Saxenda - Is 3mg dosage really mandatory or is it OK to keep the dosage lower?

I'm starting to use Saxenda and I am still in the first week. Already my appetite is more or less gone and starting to loose weight. The problem is the price I need to pay for 5 pens (1 month while using 3mg). When using 3mg I'll need to pay 15% of my salary to Saxenda which is not acceptable... read more

Qsymia - Has anyone drank alcohol on Qsymia?

Has anyone drank on Qsymia? I am a big wine drinker.

Diazepam - Valium weight side effects?

Has anyone ever gained weight due to taking 5mg of Valium a day?

Contrave - Is it absolutely necessary to increase the dosage gradually?

I found that one pill a day is getting me everything I've been needing to stop emotionally eating and it's also giving me an energy boost. The only bad side effect I've had is just a little bloating and a slight headache occasionally but not really even worth mentioning. I've been wayy more... read more

Does anyone else have weight gain and eczema with propranolol?

I was prescribed propranolol to use when I have elevated anxiety, rather than using a benzodiazepine, during the initial start up with Lexapro. I have used propranolol in the past too, even if I wasn't using an SSRI. I am naturally very slim and haven't had a weight problem ever before. But I do... read more

Does Zoloft work for anxiety?

Hate this doesn’t work but I lose weight

Cymbalta causing my weight gain?

About a year ago I started with antidepressants. I tried a couple different ones to get to one I felt best with. That was Cymbalta. I’ve had two kids ages 3&2. I had finally got back to my pre-pregnancy weight with my first child after having my second. Then I started taking Cymbalta and gained 3... read more

How long does it take to start seeing results with Contrave?

I have been taking Contrave for 4 weeks. Started my 5th week today July 18, 2021. So far I experienced a little headache at the first week, no side effects on my 2 to 3rd weeks. My fourth week started feeling stomach pain, very mild. Now I'm at my fifth week and I have not seen any changes on my... read more

Lexapro - weight gain due to appetite increase, or medicine in general?

Hello! Day 7 of Lexapro. Started with 5mg and now today I am on 10mg continuously. My question is more geared towards anyone's experience with weight gain. Would you say it's because your appetite is coming back? Or the medicine in general causes weight gain? Any input appreciated!

Weight gain or loss with Pristiq??

Did Pristiq cause more weight gain or loss?