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11-09-2006, 11:28 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi:
My name is Liza and I'm new to this site...In a nutshell...Is anyone else out there on either Valproic Acid/Depakote and Zoloft/Sertraline? I'm having a devil of a time losing weight on these drugs. I'm not into denial..I truly have a limited appetite and don't snack around...Please make suggestions for special weight loss on these drugs...My docs don't have a clue...Exercise doesn't seem to help much...I seem to have water retention problems. If there's a doctor who reviews these postings, in addition to a basic member, all responses would be appreciated. I'm so tired of this problem and having people think I overeat--I don't. No other drugs have properly addressed my seizure and depression problems. I should note that I'm also on a low- dose of estrogen due to a hysterectomy a couple of years ago... Help! I'm terribly discouraged...and tired of putting on and then taking off the same 10 pounds...I want to get down to a decent weight... I hope to hear from someone soon. Thanks! |
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11-09-2006, 11:57 PM | #2 | |||
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Liza,
Are there any alternative meds you can take in place of the ones that put the weight on you? befuddled2 |
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11-10-2006, 12:15 AM | #3 | |||
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Hello Liza, welcome to the forum.
what is your age? how active are you on an average day? You mentioned water retention?/ dr won't give rx for it? or possible dr is not concerned about it? I can't advise anything on the med side of things- not in my knowledge or experience base. Oh what is your height/weight or BMI #? sorry for all the ?? Jo
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11-10-2006, 10:31 PM | #4 | |||
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I have not been to fathful lately on the forum. I am sorry I didn't see your post yesterday. I can't help you with the medical part. I did have the same problem with a drug called Neurontin. I told my Dr. and he took me off of it and put me on another. Is your Dr. interested in changing some durgs for you to try. If not I don't think there is anything you can do. You can't stop all your meds that is for sure.
Most of us try walking and watch portion sized. I bought a pedometer this week and I find it chalenging to see how much I can do. It is as easy as you make it to be. It is easy for me to walk 4 miles now. I got a lot to do, and that help with the miles. i'm sorry I'm not much help to you tho. Fancylady |
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