Posted by anita on November 15, 2000, at 16:55:49
In reply to Re: Has anybody NOT gained weight on Zyprexa?, posted by Joelle on November 15, 2000, at 13:02:52
A few people don't gain weight on Zyprexa, but most do, even at the lowest doses. Have you considered risperidone, which is like Zyprexa? There's a much lesser chance of gaining weight with low-dose risperidone.
anita
> My experience with Zyprexa is that there definitely is some weight gain (up to 16 lbs average). I have seen some people gain as little as 10 lbs but I have also seen some people gain as much as 70 lbs.
> Are you taking it for depression purposes or as an antipsychotic?
>
> My suggestion is to eat 3 average meals/day and do NOT snack before bed. The increased appetite, apparently is phenomenal.
>
> Good luck.
>
> > Hi,
> > I was wondering how bad the weight gain is on Zyprexa?
> > Has anybody NOT gained weight on this drug?
> >
> > My Doctor suggested Zyprexa as an add- on to Prozac and I'm so desperate to try something that may work. I don't know if I can deal with gaining more pounds! I'm 10 lbs overweight after Paxil and I cannot seem to get rid of this extra weight.
> >
> > Any comments appreciated.
> > Thanks.
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