Question on weight and meds.....
I have Fibromyalgia and have been put on Medrol, Prednisone, Cyclobenzaprine, Lyrica, Daypro, Cymbalta, Savella, Wellbutrin, Fluoxetine and Amitriptyline. These were used to help "deal" with the fibromyalgia symptoms but the side effects have done more damage then good. I have gained 40 pounds, can not walk more then 20 feet now without getting short of breath. I was a very healthy person. I snore now. Loudly. This may not be a big deal to many but I wake up gasping for breath now. I have an appointment and I am telling my dr I am going to stop taking them. I have only had minor relief if any from the meds if any, some have caused major side effects. My question is to those who have taken these medicines and have gained weight and stopped taken them, how long did it take for the meds to come off? Did you have to work at it or did it just come off the same way it came on?? (yea, wouldn't THAT be nice!?!)
Thanks for your input!!
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