Posted by monkeypants on January 17, 2005, at 15:51:43
In reply to Re: Lamictal weight gain?, posted by jerseydevil on December 11, 2003, at 14:59:52
I've just began taking Lamictal (I've titrated up to 100mg per day over the last 2 months). I've experienced significant weight gain since beginning treatment with Lamictal. I've taken Welbutrin SR for several years, so I'm fairly sure that it's not the cause of the weight gain. I switched from 200mg of Topamax (it ceased to work & actually caused depression, and has lately been published as NOT a significantly effective way of treating bipolar). I understand that Topamax can cause weight loss or decrease in appetite, so I'm not sure if the switch from Topamax to Lamictal triggered the weight gain.
I've gained about 20 pounds in less than 2 months--quite significant since I've never weighed over 140 lbs! I've proceeded to eat healthier and excercise, but my weight has continued to rise no matter what I do! My clothes aren't fitting anymore!
My doctor claims Lamictal should not cause any increase in weight, nor is it indicated in the drug's side effects.
Has anyone else gained a significant amount of weight from Lamictal?? Any help would be appreciated, as my mood treatment on Lamictal has been so far so good...
poster:monkeypants
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