Weight Questions (Page 53)

Does sertraline slow metabolism down and make you gain weight particularly in the tummy area!?

I have been on 150mg of sertraline for about 1 1/2 years now for the treatment of GAD. Over the past couple of months I have started to notice that my tummy is becoming bigger and bigger. I exercise about 4 times a week and only eat about 1800 calories per day yet I seem to be gaining significant... read more

I’ve been taking Contrave for 6 days now. I am having some constipation. I am very bloated today.

After 6 days of taking Contrave I’ve had some constipation. Today I am very bloated and my weight has increased. Is bloating a side effect as well? How can I help this?

Lipitor - My 80 yr old, obese mother has been on 80 mg dosage of atorvastatin. In the last year she?

... has developed debilitating muscle weakness, listing slightly to one side, without accompanying pain, to the point where she cannot function at all. Previously, despite her weight, she had been physically active, now she can barely stand or even use her hands. The cardiologist seems unconcerned,... read more

Can lisinopril cause weight loss?

Have lost 10 pounds in 6 months and I was also taking Metamucil. Not sure if any of these made me lose weight.

Anyone else gained lots of weight since using lisinopril?

Since being put on this lisinopril from being a fairly healthy weight I've gained from 12/13stone to nearly 20st in couple of years,I've since retired and can barely walk,docs just tell me to lose weight ,believe me I'm trying,they put me on slimming pills that didn't work,but now I'm reading it... read more

No weight loss on 17.5mg of phentermine for 6 days. Drink a ton of water and watch what I eat?

I have been on phentermine for 6 days now and no weight loss. I drink lots of water and have been watching what I eat. I am on 17.5mg but wondering if I should increase it to 37mg. I have had very little side effects

Does bupropion typically cause weight loss or gain?

When does stamina return?

Just stopped Prozac and was put on Mirtazapine. I’ve lost too much weight due to anxiety. I find that trying to keep up with normal chores causes fatigue and I have to rest(not sleep) after doing them. Also, did not need as much clonazepam for anxiety today. Does anyone have experience with M... read more

Lose weight for kidney transplant patient?

What medicine I can take to lose weight considering I had kidney transplant 3 years ago? My kidney function is stable. I am now fat and have gone from 85 kg to 105kg, 1.64m tall.

I am wondering if Zoloft cause any weight gain, or hair loss?

Mirtazapine - Does Remeron cause more weight gain at 15mg or 30mg ?

I have been on and off Remeron as it works wonders for me but I have ballooned in weight and seems worse at 15mg could this be correct ? I am loathed to go up to 30mg if the weight gain will be more than at 15mg but I get a better mental result at 30mg. Hope this makes sense. Many thanks

Cymbalta and Abilify - other options?

I’m on 60 mg of Cymbalta and 2 mg of Abilify. I would love to get off Abilify and haven’t been able to in the past. It’s causing weight gain. Are there other add on meds I could try? Ideas? It’s used to boost my mood. Thanks!

Does Saxenda affect Armor Thyroid meds?

I recently was asked to try Saxenda at a medical weight loss office I’ve been going to. I have hypothyroidism and currently take armor thyroid. I’m wondering if Saxenda will cause me problems with my tsh levels.

Taking Ozempic for weight loss?

I’ve been taking 0.25 injections for 4 weeks. This past week, I am having symptoms of hypoglycemia, shaky, headaches, sweating. I am not diabetic and don’t take insulin. Should I stop using the Ozempic if I’m having this reaction, or is there another way to handle it?

Is anyone else on this drug gaining weight and does anyone have any tips to suppress my appetite?