Anyone who gained weight with lithium - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

goofyafter2 · 06-10-2005, 03:32 AM

I think I have been on lithium for about 2 1/2-3 months now and I am just noticing a slight weight gain - LIKE 5LBS! Which is a ton to me. I think I am pretty much eating the same way. I guess my question is that if it caused weight gain for you, was it right away or did it take a little bit. Like I said, I never noticed a problem until the past couple weeks.

Thank you so much for your input!

kbatten278 · 06-10-2005, 07:38 AM

Hi,
Yes, i had weight gain when i was on lithium years ago. I gained ALOT from it. Just becareful and watch it. If this is a big concern of yours bring it to your docs attention.
kbatten

jessid · 06-10-2005, 08:38 AM

yupyup. i've gained 25-30 lbs in the 3 years i've been on lith...but i was underweight to begin with. i went from a size 0 to a size 8...but i don't mind buying bigger pants if it means my mind is intact.

JustDave4now · 06-10-2005, 02:40 PM

This is my biggest fear, having just started Lith, I can't afford to gain
any more weight. Being a big guy to begin with, I don't want to turn into a huge guy.

I am trying to combat it, by changing all my drinks to water, I figured that mabye people drink more soda or lemonade, because it makes you thirsty
and the extra calories add. By drinking water, I hope to quell that effect.

But we will see, also watching my portions, but I noticed I am hungrier and seem to want more than I did before.

Hmmm they should give ya and appetite surpressant when they give you this stuff LOL

goofyafter2 · 06-10-2005, 03:18 PM

thanks for your replies.

I don't see pdoc until the 22nd and I certainly will bring it up. I think they will weigh me anyhow, so they will know.

I am not sure that I prefer my mind intact over my body - lol!
I cannot ever imagine being size 0.

I also try to drink lots of water, but I am noticing now that the weight issue , which has always been a MAJOR focus for me , is now becoming just a little not so big a deal, BUT I think it should be because it always has been. I am so f-ed up thinking wise.

Anyhow, thank you all, I am hoping for some answers or trades from pdoc. Seems like a long ways away when lbs are waiting to accumulate.