I think my meds are causing weight gain
I am on Abilify, along with a couple other meds for depression. Abilify is well known to cause weight gain, so that's what I assume is doing it. But I've gained 9 pounds in about two weeks.
I see my psychiatrist next Tues and definitely plan to discuss this. I don't even think the Abilify is helping my depression.... studies have shown it doesn't usually do much for depression, so I don't know why docs prescribe it for that so often. Studies show it works for schizophrenia, but not depression. So I'm thinking there's no need for me to even be taking it, but I don't want to stop taking it until I talk to my doc.
I don't know what I"m asking for here. Advice about how to stop gaining while on this drug? Or just some sympathy?
Kelly
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I was on Lexapro (before surgery last summer)....mainly for anxiety and a bit of depression. I quit cold turkey due to the surgery.....I didn't HAVE to but just thought I wouldn't complicate my eating/vitamin plan with another pill.
Long story short, I probably need to go back on it (sooner than later) but it gives me the munchies and I'm terrified of gaining weight....I'm already struggling to get these last few pounds off before my year anniversary.
Hope you and the doc can come up with a viable solution! BEST WISHES!!!
I feel for you.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I see my psych on Friday and I am SO pissed. He told me that any weight gain would be offset by an improvement in the depression. Guess the jokes on me because I sure don't feel any better and now I'm heavier on top of being depressed.
Wish I knew what to tell you other than to take the thoughts you gave me on the Abilify and seriously consider them yourself. Especially if it's not helping.
Hope you (actually both) of us are doing better SOON! I've had enough of this crap and I know you have too. Take Care, my friend.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Good luck!
So maybe those 9 lbs will be all there is (not like that makes you very happy) and you won't continue to gain. Maybe there is something else that doesn't have weight gain as part of it's MO that he can consider.
Anyway, hugs and lets hope something gets worked out.
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