where is the weight - Mental Health Message Board

sweetwawa · 11-04-2002, 04:51 PM

where have people on meds gained weight?i got it in inner thighs and stomache.i hate it.
IF this is water weight, is it easier to lose?and why or how?
i went off the stupid drug.
thank god just in time

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Drowning · 11-19-2002, 01:49 PM

What are you on? I am on Effexor and I did not gain any weight at all. Actually I lost weight.

Is your appetite increased at all?

sweetwawa · 11-19-2002, 04:11 PM

yes my appetite was increased but i didn't know it cuz i was so dosed on the med.
i was incoherent/oblivious for so long i coud not even care to think about weight gain but now i notice it!
one was paxil.
the others were zyprexa and depakote.

*OneStepCloser* · 11-22-2002, 10:46 PM

Paxil caused me to gain almost 45lbs. in 6 months. Most of it was in my inner thighs and stomach also. I have yet to figure out how to get rid of anything except the water retention. You should talk to your doctor about trying a diuretic. Only take them if they are prescribed from your doc. The store bought ones are no count and are also dangerous because they cause Potassium depletion.

Hope I could help,
Larissa

littlebernier · 12-04-2002, 08:43 AM

I am on Paxil 30mg and Zyprexa 2.5mg and have gained 20lbs in 5 months. I gained the weight where most women do, rear, thighs lower abdomen and breasts.

As far as the water retention, my husband said that lowering your carbohydrate intake will keep you from retaining too much water.

LB

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