Posted by TriedEveryDrug on July 21, 2010, at 12:44:34
In reply to Weight gain doesn't happen overnight., posted by rculater on July 21, 2010, at 8:57:49
> I read lots of reports of how patients claim they gained in excess of 20-30 pounds while undergoing treatment with various AD's.
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> I was wondering why these patients did not realise sooner that the drug was responsible. I mean that sort of gain does not happen overnight.
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> If I gained even 2-3 lb while on a drug and knew for sure my diet and excersise regime was the same, I would seek alternate medication ASAP.
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> Just my 2 cents.
It creeps up on you, especially if the med is changing the way you feel and your physical activity level.I gained 20 lbs on effexor over 3 months before I even realized it. Damn was it hard to get off, too.
I'm a guy that's pretty skinny and used to run a lot.
Unless you weigh 75lbs, I don't think a change of 2-3lbs would even be noticeable. Heck, I think some of the massive dumps I take weigh at least 3 lbs.
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