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Originally Posted by blueoctober
In my opinion that is too long to be off medication. I would suggest requesting to be put on the cancellation list and if possible leave a message letting the pdoc know your concerns with the med you have been prescribed.
There are many options for BP meds and not all of them cause weight gain. Please discuss with your Pdoc and I would also recommend that you at least try being on the med you have been prescribed before you decide that the side effects are too much for you to handle. Don't let a med's "reputation" prevent you from taking it because not everyone has the same side affects (i.e. weight gain etc.) and some side effects will go away after a person has been on the med for a period of time.
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Definitely agree!!!!! Everyone is different and what works for one person may not for another... In the end, weight gain, however horrible, can be managed, minimised or accepted depending on how things are going on in your life.
When things are tough, I'm not to hard on myself about weight and just try to stay the same or not put on too much. When my head's in the right place I can lose what I put on but its harder than without drugs.
If you are going on Lithium, I would suggest not drinking juice or sodas unless they are sugarfree because you get increased thirst so that can be a huge source of calories.