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Zyprexa / weight gain low doses

Posted by Sara Beth on August 25, 2003, at 15:47:26

I have been taking 20mg of lexapro and my doctor recently added 2.5mg of zyprexa to help with my irratability a rapid mood fluxuation.

I have read that zyprexa often causes substantial weight gain. I am a recovering bulimic and still very concerned about my weight / body image. I feel like I may have gained some weight already (I do not weigh myself); however, the medication has helped a lot with my moods!

I am very worried about the weight gain potential. Anyone who has been on a low dose who did not have trouble with weight gain?? Any thoughts?? Also, the extreme "munchies" it gives you is not good for someone recovering from bulimia.

Also, does anyone have a suggestion of another drug with mood stabilizing properties that might be better for a person with my history.

Thanks!

 

Re: Zyprexa / weight gain low doses

Posted by silmarilone on August 25, 2003, at 21:37:11

In reply to Zyprexa / weight gain low doses, posted by Sara Beth on August 25, 2003, at 15:47:26

yes. 2.5mg zyprexa made me gain a LOT of weight. For mood stabilizers, Topamax makes you lose, and I think Lamictal doesn't have much of an effect either way.

 

Re: Zyprexa / weight gain low doses ยป Sara Beth

Posted by gabbix2 on August 27, 2003, at 15:14:46

In reply to Zyprexa / weight gain low doses, posted by Sara Beth on August 25, 2003, at 15:47:26

Hi Sara Beth

I was on Zyprexa 2.5 for anxiety, and it was
great for me, I thought I'd finally found my
miracle. It made me gain weight though, and quickly! There was no way I was going to stay on it if that continued.
I had my Dr. prescribe Topamax, (I had to be very persistant and bring him many web articles) as Silmarilone suggested, and it works for me fairly well as a mood stabilizer. And I've lost a LOT of weight. I can still use the zyprexa as a P.R.N if I'm really having a terrible time.

Good luck.

 

Re: Zyprexa / weight gain low doses

Posted by polly53 on August 28, 2003, at 14:03:43

In reply to Re: Zyprexa / weight gain low doses, posted by silmarilone on August 25, 2003, at 21:37:11

I gained alot of weight on zyprexa and was on 15mg a day.They had to take me off it and put me on Geodon ( which I went off of because of complications). I am just going to learn to live without this medicine one way or another.

 

Re: Zyprexa / weight gain low doses

Posted by Steeler Tookahn on August 30, 2003, at 8:19:29

In reply to Zyprexa / weight gain low doses, posted by Sara Beth on August 25, 2003, at 15:47:26

> I have been taking 20mg of lexapro and my doctor recently added 2.5mg of zyprexa to help with my irratability a rapid mood fluxuation.
>
> I have read that zyprexa often causes substantial weight gain. I am a recovering bulimic and still very concerned about my weight / body image. I feel like I may have gained some weight already (I do not weigh myself); however, the medication has helped a lot with my moods!
>
> I am very worried about the weight gain potential. Anyone who has been on a low dose who did not have trouble with weight gain?? Any thoughts?? Also, the extreme "munchies" it gives you is not good for someone recovering from bulimia.
>
> Also, does anyone have a suggestion of another drug with mood stabilizing properties that might be better for a person with my history.
>
> Thanks!

On 2.5 of Zyprexa I lost weight because i felt so good that I was exercising and eating well. At a higher dosage I started to put on weight fast.

 

Re: Zyprexa / weight gain low doses

Posted by ericcc on August 30, 2003, at 23:34:21

In reply to Re: Zyprexa / weight gain low doses, posted by polly53 on August 28, 2003, at 14:03:43

I gained from 77kg to 87 kg on 14months on 5mg zyprexa.....I stopped with zyprexa 5weeks ago and have lost only 1.5kg.

 

Re: Zyprexa / weight gain low doses

Posted by Laylla on November 19, 2003, at 0:00:57

In reply to Re: Zyprexa / weight gain low doses, posted by polly53 on August 28, 2003, at 14:03:43

I know this is a little late in the posting, but I ws on 7.5 mg of Zyprexa when I stopped taking it and by that time, I had gained 20 pounds. I stopped taking it 3 months ago and I still haven't been able to lose any of the weight. How long did you guys' weight loss take? I eat healthy, so I know that can't be the problem.
I'm really angry that my psychiatrist and I don't see eye to eye on this subject, or any other matter concerning side-effects to various medications.


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