Posted by emmanuel98 on August 2, 2010, at 20:50:01
In reply to Re: Weight loss meds » emmanuel98, posted by Maxime on August 2, 2010, at 15:18:54
Maybe this is the wrong way to think about it though. I was a normal weight when I started taking AAPs, maybe 10 pounds overweight. But if you are underweight to begin with, the weight-gaining drugs can be beneficial. My sister-in-law gained 25 pounds on abilify after years of being frighteningly thin and, for the first time in years, she looks healthy and normal.
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> These types of meds, though helpful, should NOT be given to someone with an eating disorder. I don't and can't purge my food. I restrict my food and use laxataives to make me feel empty. I am not losing laxatives this week since I am doing this little experiment for my my pdoc.
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> I have gained 3 pounds since Friday night on Lithium with an average amout of calories between 250 - 500 a day. We will see how it goes. I know that weight can vary even in the day but I have been weighing myself first thing when I get up in the morning and pee. :) I have been drinking as much water as possible since I am on the Lithium.
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> Thanks for your support.
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> Maxime
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