jealibeanz
09-13-2003, 09:34 AM
OK, about a year ago I started taking Paxil and gained weight. So, I then switch to Buspar and then Wellbutrin. They all made me gain weight. After 6 months and 20 lbs. I stopped taking them. It has now been 6 months since I have been without the meds. I am dieting and working out a lot. This has always worked for me in the past. I have not been able to lose weight. I don't know what to do. Will I ever be thin again? Are there any special supplements I can take? Could these meds have messed with my thyroid or hormones levels?
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weird_seed
09-13-2003, 08:11 PM
You are lucky it was only 20 lbs. I gained 60 lbs. in 3 months from seroquel. No one warned me, or told me as I gained. I stopped the pills and it took awhile to lose the weight, it didn't get all the way down because I took a different pill and the same thing happened again, although this time I am having trouble losing weight even though I quit the pill, also I got ocd right after quitting that pill... I keep wondering if there could be connections... I have had to go on yet another med that did stimulate my appetite, but I am very aware now, and I gained about 5 lbs, but I lost it soon too. I am trying to lose weight again, but it is hard, because I developed weight related problems, such as a herniated disc and gallstones, just at 20. I was very thin before this, I started the pill process at 17.
jealibeanz
09-13-2003, 11:22 PM
Does anyone know if it is possible to have lasting effects from meds? I read somewhere that the first one you take can have major effects. Well the first one I took was Paxil. That causes weight gain and it hasn't stopped. Is there something I could do to "reset" or "cleanse" my system?
j3nuinebrui17
09-14-2003, 02:02 AM
From what I know, weight gain from medications is generally hard to lose, but not impossible. The reason is unclear, however consistent exercise and good nutrition is the best way to "reset" your metabolism. 6 months, in my opinion, is still not very long, but it can vary upon the person.
There are psychotropic meds that are conducive to weight loss. I'm suprised you gained weight on Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin is considered a weight neutral medication, and if anything, slightly on the weight loss side.
My generally idea is that the meds probably changed your eating habits. Did you eat differently before or during the medication treatment?
If you are really upset about your weight gain, I'd go to a psychiatrist and talk to him/her about it. Perhaps s/he can prescribe you a weight loss psychotropic med. in conjunction with antidepressants. Let me know if you have any questions.Good luck!
There are psychotropic meds that are conducive to weight loss. I'm suprised you gained weight on Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin is considered a weight neutral medication, and if anything, slightly on the weight loss side.
My generally idea is that the meds probably changed your eating habits. Did you eat differently before or during the medication treatment?
If you are really upset about your weight gain, I'd go to a psychiatrist and talk to him/her about it. Perhaps s/he can prescribe you a weight loss psychotropic med. in conjunction with antidepressants. Let me know if you have any questions.Good luck!
WhiskersOnKittens
11-27-2003, 04:47 AM
Hey Guys,
I had a similar problem with weight gain--I gained about 20lbs while on Zoloft, without being told that this would ever happen, and I quit them over a year ago (probably about 14 months). Since I quit the meds, I've gained about another 5-10lbs, and I've been working SSSOOOO hard to lose all of this extra weight, but it just won't come off!! I'd always been a fairly small person (I began meds at the age of 17, and I'm now 20--back then I weighed 115 or so). During the first 4-6 months on the Zoloft, I actually lost quite a bit of weight and it stayed off for about 8 months but then I gained an incredible amount in such a short period of time. I'm now weighing 135-140lbs at only 5'3, so this is very heavy to me. I really need to lose this weight.... That advice about weightloss psychotropic meds is good, however I am not seeing any psychiatrists now (after the whole weight gain thing, I refused to ever go to one again)... I wonder if they would actually work? Anyways, thanks for the advice!
I had a similar problem with weight gain--I gained about 20lbs while on Zoloft, without being told that this would ever happen, and I quit them over a year ago (probably about 14 months). Since I quit the meds, I've gained about another 5-10lbs, and I've been working SSSOOOO hard to lose all of this extra weight, but it just won't come off!! I'd always been a fairly small person (I began meds at the age of 17, and I'm now 20--back then I weighed 115 or so). During the first 4-6 months on the Zoloft, I actually lost quite a bit of weight and it stayed off for about 8 months but then I gained an incredible amount in such a short period of time. I'm now weighing 135-140lbs at only 5'3, so this is very heavy to me. I really need to lose this weight.... That advice about weightloss psychotropic meds is good, however I am not seeing any psychiatrists now (after the whole weight gain thing, I refused to ever go to one again)... I wonder if they would actually work? Anyways, thanks for the advice!
serenity111
11-30-2003, 01:35 AM
i was just going to post a question about this! ive been on celexa and wellbutrin for almost a year. i have gained 20lbs! im not sure if it's the meds or not. ive been on ALOT of different anti-depressants---but this is the heaviest ive weighed since 10 years ago, post-pregnacy weight. ive been wondering if it was my meds. i excersise regularly, and for the most part eat pretty healthy, and CANNOT lose a single pound. my doc said wellbutrin will not make me gain weight, she made that clear when i went on it----im obsessed about my weight, so she informed me of that. everyone is different though! ok, my question, is there anyone out there that has experienced this? (ive heard about wellbutrin) but celexa---or anyone that is taking both and experienced this type of weight gain? please respond if you can relate. thanxs :wave:
rainonwindow
11-30-2003, 10:11 PM
People can always have atypical or paradoxical reactions to medications. Of course it could have made you gain that weight.
jessicataylor
11-19-2008, 11:15 AM
I have been on Zoloft for a year now and have gained 50 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I tried everything to loose it while on it and no luck!!!
I have been off for 6 days now I tappered over a 2 month period. . . still withdrawing. . . I hope I can start to loose this weight. . . it made me sooo depressed!!!
any one hae a positive story about loosing weight after zoloft?!?!
I tried everything to loose it while on it and no luck!!!
I have been off for 6 days now I tappered over a 2 month period. . . still withdrawing. . . I hope I can start to loose this weight. . . it made me sooo depressed!!!
any one hae a positive story about loosing weight after zoloft?!?!
WhiskersOnKittens
11-19-2008, 06:49 PM
Wow, is this ever an old post!
I just thought I'd share with the pp that since I had written my post here, I did lose the weight. I'm not sure when exactly it was that I got back down to normal weight for me (about 115-120lbs), but it did happen, and I didn't have to do anything special--just try to eat healthy, and stay fairly active. So unfortunately, it does take some time (I think it was probably about 2 years after stopping the drug, for myself), but it will happen! Like one of the other posters mentioned, your metabolism will usually re-set itself, although it might be a little while.
Since I went off Zoloft, I realized that at the time I couldn't function in normal life without the help of anti-depressants. So I found a new family doctor (that I LOVE!), and told him my issues. He put me on Effexor, and it was very good to me--got me back to where I needed to be mentally, and really didn't mess with my weight at all. I didn't lose or gain without knowing what I had done for that to happen. I don't know if Effexor is like that for everyone, but for me it was a wonder drug (even though of course I would prefer NOT to take medication...).
Whiskers :)
I just thought I'd share with the pp that since I had written my post here, I did lose the weight. I'm not sure when exactly it was that I got back down to normal weight for me (about 115-120lbs), but it did happen, and I didn't have to do anything special--just try to eat healthy, and stay fairly active. So unfortunately, it does take some time (I think it was probably about 2 years after stopping the drug, for myself), but it will happen! Like one of the other posters mentioned, your metabolism will usually re-set itself, although it might be a little while.
Since I went off Zoloft, I realized that at the time I couldn't function in normal life without the help of anti-depressants. So I found a new family doctor (that I LOVE!), and told him my issues. He put me on Effexor, and it was very good to me--got me back to where I needed to be mentally, and really didn't mess with my weight at all. I didn't lose or gain without knowing what I had done for that to happen. I don't know if Effexor is like that for everyone, but for me it was a wonder drug (even though of course I would prefer NOT to take medication...).
Whiskers :)
jessicataylor
11-24-2008, 08:52 PM
thanks for the info. . . I hope I will start to see results soon. thanks for the info!!