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Posted by z on June 18, 2000, at 12:52:06
HI,
I'M CURRENTLY TAKING AMITRIPTYLINE (ELAVIL), PAXIL,
MECLIZINE, AND RANITIDINE TO CONTROL ANXIETY-INDUCED
CHRONIC NAUSEA AND WEIGHT LOSS. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF
THERE IS ANYTHING BETTER THAN AMTRIPTYLINE (ELAVIL)
FOR GAINING WEIGHT? I'M VERY THIN AND WOULD LIKE TO
PUT ON AS MANY POUNDS AS POSSIBLE. ALSO, I'M A 22 YEAR
OLD MALE. ANY INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!-Z
Posted by JohnL on June 18, 2000, at 17:26:14
In reply to BEST MED FOR WEIGHT GAIN??!!, posted by z on June 18, 2000, at 12:52:06
> HI,
> I'M CURRENTLY TAKING AMITRIPTYLINE (ELAVIL), PAXIL,
> MECLIZINE, AND RANITIDINE TO CONTROL ANXIETY-INDUCED
> CHRONIC NAUSEA AND WEIGHT LOSS. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF
> THERE IS ANYTHING BETTER THAN AMTRIPTYLINE (ELAVIL)
> FOR GAINING WEIGHT? I'M VERY THIN AND WOULD LIKE TO
> PUT ON AS MANY POUNDS AS POSSIBLE. ALSO, I'M A 22 YEAR
> OLD MALE. ANY INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
>
> -ZSorry, I had to grin. It's just that almost everyone is looking for ways to lose weight instead.
I'm skinny too. Doesn't matter what I eat or how much. But for a while I took Zyprexa. I was shocked. For the first time in my life I gained weight. I mean like 10 pounds in two weeks. For me that was just totally unbelievable. I couldn't gain weight to save my life. That is, until Zyprexa.
I don't take it any more and have lost all I gained without even trying. But hey, if you want weight, Zyprexa has my vote.
Remeron also can have considerable weight gain associated with it. But I've been taking Remeron for almost two years now and have had no weight gain.
Either of these would be good for anxiety too. But Zyprexa was the real powerhorse for gaining weight with me.
JohnL
>
>
Posted by ChrisK on June 19, 2000, at 6:58:18
In reply to Re: BEST MED FOR WEIGHT GAIN??!!, posted by JohnL on June 18, 2000, at 17:26:14
Ditto JohnL for my opinion. Zyprexa will definitely put pounds on almost anyone. It also has some very good AD qualities. After a few months the weight gain does stop and you can lose weight while still taking it if you eat properly and excersize.
Posted by SteveG on June 19, 2000, at 10:03:13
In reply to BEST MED FOR WEIGHT GAIN??!!, posted by z on June 18, 2000, at 12:52:06
> HI,
> I'M CURRENTLY TAKING AMITRIPTYLINE (ELAVIL), PAXIL,
> MECLIZINE, AND RANITIDINE TO CONTROL ANXIETY-INDUCED
> CHRONIC NAUSEA AND WEIGHT LOSS. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF
> THERE IS ANYTHING BETTER THAN AMTRIPTYLINE (ELAVIL)
> FOR GAINING WEIGHT? I'M VERY THIN AND WOULD LIKE TO
> PUT ON AS MANY POUNDS AS POSSIBLE. ALSO, I'M A 22 YEAR
> OLD MALE. ANY INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
>
> -Z
>I've heard a lot of people complain about Depakote
causing large weight gains.
>
Posted by Cass on June 19, 2000, at 11:49:08
In reply to Re: BEST MED FOR WEIGHT GAIN??!!, posted by SteveG on June 19, 2000, at 10:03:13
Hi z,
If your doctor thinks Risperidal is appropriate for your condition, you might try that. It makes you crave carbohydrates and eat the house down. Remeron is also known to put the pounds on. My doctor told me he had prescribed it for an anorexic patient. I wish you luck.
Posted by kris on June 19, 2000, at 14:18:50
In reply to Re: BEST MED FOR WEIGHT GAIN??!!, posted by Cass on June 19, 2000, at 11:49:08
> Hi z,
>
> If your doctor thinks Risperidal is appropriate for your condition, you might try that. It makes you crave carbohydrates and eat the house down. Remeron is also known to put the pounds on. My doctor told me he had prescribed it for an anorexic patient. I wish you luck.
so on the flip side...which med is the best to lose weight...i am currently on celexa..will that do the
trick or is there something better...also..does anyone else have a hard time getting out of bed..literally waking up?
Posted by Cass on June 19, 2000, at 15:15:45
In reply to Re: BEST MED FOR WEIGHT GAIN??!!, posted by kris on June 19, 2000, at 14:18:50
Hi Kris,
Wellbutrin is a very stimulating AD. It is known to supress the appetite and boost energy. My doctor recently added that to my regimen of Celexa, Seroquel and Ritalin. I definitely need the Seroquel to offset the agitating effect Wellbutrin has on me. However, it seems most people don't get the side effect of agitation. Good luck.
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