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Posted by rudialexander on November 28, 2004, at 14:19:01
This topic's been explored lots before, but I haven't been active on Psychobabble for a while and wondered if people have new tips for dealing with it or if there has been any more research done on the mechanisms which cause it.
I gained 30 pounds on Zoloft many years ago, exercised some of it off, and then got put on Depakote for just-diagnosed bipolar 2 and have gained most of it back. I am hungry all the time. I know my metabolic rate is normal (found a nutritionist, took a test). I exercise regularly. This extra weight is really bugging me. And yes, I've tried Wellbutrin (well-meaning advice I've gotten before)-- it doesn't work for me.
Posted by jlbl2l on November 28, 2004, at 14:20:32
In reply to meds and weight gain again, posted by rudialexander on November 28, 2004, at 14:19:01
250mg topamax. problem solved
Posted by ed_uk on November 28, 2004, at 14:32:41
In reply to meds and weight gain again, posted by rudialexander on November 28, 2004, at 14:19:01
Hi,
Still taking Depakote? Perhaps you could replace it with something less obesity-inducing!
Ed.
Posted by rudialexander on November 28, 2004, at 15:35:19
In reply to Re: meds and weight gain again, posted by ed_uk on November 28, 2004, at 14:32:41
tried trileptal and lithium, didn't stop mood swings.
Re topamax: side effects? (nausea, right?)
Posted by rudialexander on November 28, 2004, at 15:42:27
In reply to Re: meds and weight gain again, posted by rudialexander on November 28, 2004, at 15:35:19
Me again, re Topomax. Just looked it up on the web... seems like it often causes memory probs, confusion. I have a lot of that anyhow-- I think as a result of all the meds I'm taking right now-- Effexor, Abilify, Depakote, low dose of Trileptal, Provovigil, Lamictal. Oy. I'm a walking medicine cabinet!
Posted by HermanMunster on November 28, 2004, at 23:46:20
In reply to meds and weight gain again, posted by rudialexander on November 28, 2004, at 14:19:01
You need to masturbate more.
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 29, 2004, at 21:55:16
In reply to Re: meds and weight gain again, posted by HermanMunster on November 28, 2004, at 23:46:20
> You need to masturbate more.
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