Clonidine = weight gain? Carbs?

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Registered: 08-10-2006
Clonidine = weight gain? Carbs?
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Mon, 10-08-2007 - 10:23am

Hey gals!


For those of you who have had your kids on clonidine, have you noticed weight gain?

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Christine

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Registered: 11-28-2006
Mon, 10-08-2007 - 11:59am

Hey Christine,


My Nic is on Clonodine, Risperadal and Prozac.

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Registered: 08-10-2006
Mon, 10-08-2007 - 2:18pm

Hey Lainie!


I did look up clonidine and weight gain isnt listed as a side-effect, but I am going to ask the doctor at his appointment tomorrow.

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Christine

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Registered: 04-28-2007
Mon, 10-08-2007 - 2:50pm

Hey girl,

Carb craving is synonymous with mood cycling, but it can also be triggered by certain medications. Remember even though a med isn't always an appetite increaser, every patient is different. Liam was on abilify (a supposed non weight gain med) and gained 10 lbs in 6 weeks. He's now on Risperdal and although he's gaining some weight, it's not nearly as bad. If i remember correctly, clonidine is a blood pressure medication that also useful with adhd, mood disorders and tourettes.

I would definitely ask the doc about it. The carb craving could also be a reaction to some seasonal change (as slight as it may be) or anxiety brought about by the neanderthals at his school. I have to watch Liam when he starts carbing, usually means a manic cycle is approaching. Sorry nopt much use am I???

Dee

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