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Posted by cocohoneynut on February 11, 2004, at 20:20:19
Hello all...
I've been on vacation and now I'm back. I've been reading the interesting comments and answers to all of OUR concerns, however, now I have one also.Has anyone experience any weight gain while on Lex???? I'm on 10 mg of Lex and I just can't seem to get the weight off. I've been on Lex for 5 weeks now and just wondering how you all cope. I feel much, much better, but must I go through the up and down roller-coaster of the weight fluctuation?? Let's hear some answers from you all...thanks a million!!!
Posted by shadows721 on February 11, 2004, at 22:53:28
In reply to Lex and weight gain, posted by cocohoneynut on February 11, 2004, at 20:20:19
I was on 5 mg and didn't notice an increase in weight. When I started taking 10 mg, I noticed and automatic increase in weight. I wonder if there is a link to the dosage.
Now, I am really watching what I eat and exercising every day. I haven't noticed an decrease in weight. How frustrating! I may go back down to the 5 mg. It depends if I can maintain this weight. I don't want to gain 15 pounds like I did on Prozac. Like Prozac, I had the initial decrease in weight, then all of a sudden the pants get tighter for no change in appetite. I watch everything I put in my mouth. If I eat something sweet, I cut down on the other foods. I really work at the balancing game. Now, that I am on this drug, I am compulsive about the eating and exercise. I don't want to have to change my whole closet of clothes again. Whew!
Posted by jx on February 12, 2004, at 1:08:56
In reply to Re: Lex and weight gain, posted by shadows721 on February 11, 2004, at 22:53:28
> I was on 5 mg and didn't notice an increase in weight. When I started taking 10 mg, I noticed and automatic increase in weight. I wonder if there is a link to the dosage.
>
> Now, I am really watching what I eat and exercising every day. I haven't noticed an decrease in weight. How frustrating! I may go back down to the 5 mg. It depends if I can maintain this weight. I don't want to gain 15 pounds like I did on Prozac. Like Prozac, I had the initial decrease in weight, then all of a sudden the pants get tighter for no change in appetite. I watch everything I put in my mouth. If I eat something sweet, I cut down on the other foods. I really work at the balancing game. Now, that I am on this drug, I am compulsive about the eating and exercise. I don't want to have to change my whole closet of clothes again. Whew!---------------------------------------------
> I was on 5 mg and didn't notice an increase in weight. When I started taking 10 mg, I noticed and automatic increase in weight. I wonder if there is a link to the dosage.
>
> Now, I am really watching what I eat and exercising every day. I haven't noticed an decrease in weight. How frustrating! I may go back down to the 5 mg. It depends if I can maintain this weight. I don't want to gain 15 pounds like I did on Prozac. Like Prozac, I had the initial decrease in weight, then all of a sudden the pants get tighter for no change in appetite. I watch everything I put in my mouth. If I eat something sweet, I cut down on the other foods. I really work at the balancing game. Now, that I am on this drug, I am compulsive about the eating and exercise. I don't want to have to change my whole closet of clothes again. Whew!---------------------------------------------
I was on Lexapro for 6 weeks (in that time I titrated up to 40mg). I went from 105 lbs. to 125 lbs. (I know this does not seem possible). I horrified not only because of my fat gain, but also because it made me, exhausted, irritable and angry. I can't even believe I was on this horrible drug for that long. I am off it now and have dropped (with a ton of work) down to 120 lbs.
Posted by slance6226 on February 12, 2004, at 12:41:47
In reply to Re: Lex and weight gain, posted by jx on February 12, 2004, at 1:08:56
I am on different meds. - lamictal and newly (just today) abilify. I specifically chose these because they do not cause significant weight gain. My pdoc wanted to put me on lithium and I refused by wonder if I was wrong to do so. Why does our choice in life have to be crazy or fat?? It seems so unfair.
Posted by panic_attack on February 12, 2004, at 13:49:06
In reply to crazy or fat are bad choices, posted by slance6226 on February 12, 2004, at 12:41:47
Yesterday I ripped 2 pairs of jeans! They literally ripped from the inner thigh down. I loved those jeans. Im so pissed. I am thinking of getting off of Lexapro and trying natural stuff. But what if they dont work? The lexapro has been helping me tremendously but I am getting fatter and fatter and fatter and .....
Posted by slance6226 on February 12, 2004, at 18:04:21
In reply to Re: crazy or fat are bad choices, posted by panic_attack on February 12, 2004, at 13:49:06
That's my fear... the weight gain. A lot of people don't understand that. How could I turn down lithium if it would help SO much, for such a superficial reason. But my point of view is that - I've dealt with depression and various weight issues (eating disorders) along with my bipolar for years. I know myself and if I gained weight it would spiral me into a depression and then a obsessive need to lose it, which might be impossible on the medication. I'm currently taking 200mg Lamictal and have just added 10mg Abilify today. Both are said to NOT have those side effects. I know those aren't the medications you're discussing, but the weight issue is something I think a lot of people medicated for bipolar deal with no matter what the treatment. It stinks... sorry about your jeans. I have a couple of favorite pairs too.
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