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Posted by tgo on May 29, 2009, at 18:10:36
So far I have gained 50 lbs since starting abilify. Will the weight gain taper off or does it just keep putting on the pounds???
Posted by greywolf on May 29, 2009, at 18:28:22
In reply to Abilify and weight, posted by tgo on May 29, 2009, at 18:10:36
That's a lot of weight gain. Abilify does cause weight gain in some people (though I was on it for months and eat like crap and it didn't affect me), but 50 lbs is probably well beyond the norm. I would get an appointment with your doctor to see if Abilify is for you, maybe get a sugar workup.
Greywolf
Posted by yxibow on May 29, 2009, at 20:12:03
In reply to Abilify and weight, posted by tgo on May 29, 2009, at 18:10:36
> So far I have gained 50 lbs since starting abilify. Will the weight gain taper off or does it just keep putting on the pounds???
It probably will continue to do whatever it is doing to your system to slow metabolism or increase hunger just like some other atypicals.
I have a rather substantial weight gain from Seroquel, which I need.Its not anybody's fault -- but simple things like attempting to cut down on food (which is -really- hard, I know) and get some simple exercise, walking, jogging, etc, will at least keep it at bay if not reverse it some.
Having fasting glucose tests is always a good thing, but diabetes does not necessarily follow weight gain and vice versa. Every 3-6 months or so should be plenty.-- Jay
Posted by floatingbridge on May 29, 2009, at 21:15:10
In reply to Abilify and weight, posted by tgo on May 29, 2009, at 18:10:36
Geez--the higher my abilify was pushed, the more and more I ate. For me, abilify was not weight neutral. I'm glad I'm off--for additional reasons. Not the right drug for me.
Candace
Posted by Phillipa on May 29, 2009, at 23:39:17
In reply to Re: Abilify and weight, posted by floatingbridge on May 29, 2009, at 21:15:10
Does anyone think it affects the thyroid gland???? Phillipa
Posted by greywolf on May 30, 2009, at 4:06:12
In reply to Re: Abilify and weight, posted by Phillipa on May 29, 2009, at 23:39:17
I haven't heard anything about Abilify having adverse effects on thyroid function.
Greywolf
Posted by SLS on May 30, 2009, at 6:32:11
In reply to Abilify and weight, posted by tgo on May 29, 2009, at 18:10:36
> So far I have gained 50 lbs since starting abilify. Will the weight gain taper off or does it just keep putting on the pounds???
I am about 40 pounds overweight. I blamed it all on Nardil and nortriptyline. When I stopped taking both of those drugs, I could not lose the weight that I had gained. I have been taking Abilify 20mg for the entire time. Through correspondences and witnessing people here who take Abilify, weight gain seems to be latent and gradual. It is insidious with this drug, and not the obvious rush of weight gain that you see with drugs like Zyprexa. In my estimation, Abilify is not weight neutral, especially if it is taken beyond a few months.
Of course, I am not happy about to have to report this. I think the only truly weight neutral atypical antidepressant is Geodon (ziprasidone). Of the older atypicals, I believe Stalazine (trifluoperazine) is weight neutral.
- Scott
Posted by Zyprexa on June 1, 2009, at 10:09:47
In reply to Re: Abilify and weight, posted by SLS on May 30, 2009, at 6:32:11
Phillipa,
My thyroid stated acting up about the same time I took abilify. I can't remember exactly which happened first.
I didn't gain weight on abilify. I ate a lot but that was because it seemed to lower blood sugar in me, a lot.
I got diabetes on geodon. Its starting to seem to me that zyprexa is one of the safer new AP's.
Posted by Phillipa on June 1, 2009, at 20:13:33
In reply to Re: Abilify and weight, posted by Zyprexa on June 1, 2009, at 10:09:47
Zyprexa interesting seriously. Thyroid also? Love Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on June 2, 2009, at 14:22:29
In reply to Re: Abilify and weight » Zyprexa, posted by Phillipa on June 1, 2009, at 20:13:33
ya! Thyroid. I never thought anything of it since everyone else in imediate family has a thyroid problem. I was the last one to get it though. Do you think there is some thing about abilify and thyroid?
Posted by Phillipa on June 2, 2009, at 21:32:58
In reply to Re: Abilify and weight » Phillipa, posted by Zyprexa on June 2, 2009, at 14:22:29
Zyprexa have you been tested and others in family for hasimotos the autoimmune thyroid disease. Very common. Thyroid if low tends to lead to weight gain and also seems to make mental illness harder to treat. I've seen this and my pdoc confirmed it. Phillipa
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