Depakote and Zoloft??? any comments on how these meds effected you? WEIGHT GAIN? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

Cowgirl79 · 01-26-2005, 03:30 PM

Well I just started a thread and princesspea brought up that weight gain is common with Depakote. I thought that I was just using my meds as an excuse but am now learning that it may have to do with all of my weight gain. Does anyone else have any comments about either of these drugs? I am especially curious about the weight gain.

mudhound · 01-26-2005, 05:06 PM

The wife has gained a bit on these, but, the Zyberxa is the main one that caused it.

princesspea · 01-26-2005, 06:48 PM

Cowgirl,

You've read my weight gain story. I didn't actually gain weight one dep. I took up running instead. So I know exercise can help.

I've never taken Zoloft. I've never heard anything about a problem with it and weight gain.

Love,

Jamie

d_j · 02-04-2005, 03:06 PM

Hi,

I gained about 30 pounds from a cocktail of meds, depakote being one of them. I have a limited 1200-1400 calories a day diet and I excerise. It has to be the meds! I suppose Depakote does have that effect, since it does say so in the side effect info. I have another medical condition that coincides (unfortunately) with the weight gain, so I can't really say how much of it is from what. I do know that those meds you asked about do cause it though. There are alternatives that do not cause as much weight gain, but my drs won't put me on them.

Take care.