Posted by Coachnanci on December 5, 2000, at 8:23:08
In reply to Re: Weight gain and lamictal » Coachnanci, posted by shellie on December 4, 2000, at 16:16:05
> > > Has anyone experienced weight gain while on Lamictal.
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> Nancy, I also gained weight (over ten pounds) while on lamictal. Recently when discusing this with my pdoc, I have questioned whether the weight was due to an increase in prolactin levels caused by the lamictal. In my case, while on lamictal, my breasts were enlarged and extremely uncomfortable. She does believe that the weight gain and breast pain were related, and we may try to treat them by using a medication to lower my prolactin levels.
> Otherwise, I found it totally impossible through diet and intense exercise to lose the weight.
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> If you are not feeling any breast discomfort, then this probably does not apply to you. shellieHi Shellie -
Thanks for responding to my post. Yes, that's exactly where I gained the most weight - was my breasts, also. So, are you going to be treated with a medication to lower prolactin levels? I wonder if other mood stabilizers such as Tegretol have the same affect? I have done so well on the Lamictal but cannot stand the added weight. Please keep me posted how you do and thanks so much for sharing the information.
Nancy
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