Posted by lif101part2 on February 21, 2008, at 19:49:56
In reply to Re: Zyprexa weight gain nightmare, posted by Jet Meck on February 21, 2008, at 17:38:05
I have been on Zyprexa 3 times and the first two times I gained 40 lbs... after going off Zyprexa I lost the weight completely within 3 months. According to my doctors the serotonin and histamine blocking effects your weight and metabolism. I have only heard of people gaining weight, and a lot of weight, from Zyprexa. I ahve never had zyprexa withdrawals and I did not feel weird on Geodon, it just did not prevent my mania. Now I am pregnant so I have had to stay on Zyprexa even though I have gained 70 + lbs. I hurt so bad I can barely walk because of the weight on my bad back and pelvis. There isa new drug coming out in about a year called Asenapine. It is supposed to be just like Zyprexa without the horrible weight gain so I am waiting patiently to try it. In the meantime does anyone know how to stay on Zyprexa and lose weight. I am going to try Topamax and maybe metformin... Thank you and best of luck.
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