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Posted by Roo on April 30, 2002, at 9:04:58
I know that weight gain is a common side effect
for anti-psychotic drugs, but is it possible even
at tiny, micro doses. I take just 2 mg's of navane
a night. I've put on 15 pounds in a year and a half,
and I can't figure out what's causing it (my eating
habits haven't changed--except that I eat slightly
LESS) and I work out like a banshee, especially the
last 4 months, and the weight won't budge. I also take
lamictal, but it doesn't seem to cause weight gain for
many other people. Just trying to figure out what the
culprit is.
Posted by Katt on April 30, 2002, at 10:11:43
In reply to Weight Gain on Anti-Psychotic Drugs, posted by Roo on April 30, 2002, at 9:04:58
Lamictal is known to cause weight gain. i refuse it for that reason.
Posted by crepuscular on April 30, 2002, at 11:38:17
In reply to Weight Gain on Anti-Psychotic Drugs, posted by Roo on April 30, 2002, at 9:04:58
switch to Seroquel!
Posted by Anna P. on April 30, 2002, at 13:21:06
In reply to Re: Weight Gain on Anti-Psychotic Drugs, posted by crepuscular on April 30, 2002, at 11:38:17
Sulpiride was the best for me, no weight gain.
Anna P.
Posted by xjs7 on April 30, 2002, at 15:40:25
In reply to Weight Gain on Anti-Psychotic Drugs, posted by Roo on April 30, 2002, at 9:04:58
Thiothixine [Navane] is associated with a low incidence of weight gain, so it is certainly possible that it is causing gradual weight gain. You might want to consider ziprasidone [Geodon], as it is associated with almost no weight gain. The problem with ziprasidone is that it is expensive, even at low doses, so you would definitely need some form of health coverage. I have done very well with ziprasidone, and have not gained any weight during the time I have been on it (since last year).
Posted by k9lover on May 1, 2002, at 8:49:17
In reply to Re: Weight Gain on Anti-Psychotic Drugs, posted by xjs7 on April 30, 2002, at 15:40:25
Does anyone know if the amount of Zyprexa one is on affect weight gain - the more of one the more of the other?
Jan
Posted by RhainyC on May 1, 2002, at 10:21:15
In reply to Weight Gain on Anti-Psychotic Drugs, posted by Roo on April 30, 2002, at 9:04:58
I know from my personal experience, that you most likely will NOT be able to get the weight off while on the med. I had that trouble with Paxil. I was on a weightloss regime of working out and eating less, and still could not budge even a Tiny Bit of weight off me, while still on the Paxil.
Once I got off it, some of the weight came off, but it was a VERY HARD BATTLE! :o( I finally had to give up due to my spinal problems. I still have about 30 of the extra pounds.
I am now on Serzone, which isn't supposed to cause weight gain, or sexual problems. I have had no anorgasmia with it, and do not seem to be putting on any extra weight.
Hope this helps.
Blessings,
RhainyC
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