Anyone gain weight on abilify? or any

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Anyone gain weight on abilify? or any
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Sat, 06-04-2005 - 6:28pm

other med....Please tell me it is one of those side effects that levels out over time. If so, how long would you expect the weight gain?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Missy

 
 
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Sun, 06-05-2005 - 6:34pm

From my experience, I gained weight on Lexapro, and I work out...my husband said to tell you he gained about 30 lbs in 3 years on a fairly low dose of Zyprexa (he doesn't work out per se, but he has a physically demanding job.) I gained about 15 pounds in 6 months on the Lexapro. I switched to Wellbutrin and am now working on losing the weight I gained. Slow going and lots of work, but I will get there....

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Sun, 06-05-2005 - 6:38pm

I've gained weight on depakote and zyprexa. So far in the 2 months I've been on them I've gained 20 pounds. I'm trying to use Weight Watchers to get rid of the weight. I have no idea how long a person could expect to gain weight. I wish I could help more.

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Mon, 06-06-2005 - 9:18am

Hi Missy,


I gained weight on Zyprexa. I have been on Depakote,Lithuim,Lamictal,Geodon,Seroquel and Zyprexa is the only med I gained weight on. I gained weight quick, and there was no let up in sight. It took me the better

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Mon, 06-06-2005 - 2:05pm

i didn't experience any weight gain on abilify.

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Mon, 06-06-2005 - 8:28pm

Hi Missy,

I too am on Abilify and though PDoc swears it causes no weight gain, I have gained about 7 pounds. But, it did level off and I have not gained any more in the last few months. Of course, I could just have been eating more because I felt better! LOL! I am now on Lamictal also and have not noticed any increased appetite with that at all. I was going to the gym pretty regulary and am ready to go back (after a brief two week 'break') so I am hoping that somehow I can drop those 7 pounds (and more!)

Hope this is helpful, although, as I said, PDoc swears Abilify in clinical trials doesn't cause weight gain.

Catherine