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Old Jan 21, 2012, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AniManiac View Post
I'm experiencing some weight loss on Lamictal as well, related to lower appetite. But in my case, it's a really good thing because I'm overweight and the meds seem to give me a "normal" appetite instead of unending hunger.

I agree with dragonfly, call the docs and see if they have any advice. You should try to do something before there are worries about ED - even if it's only the meds, if you're losing weight fast, people will start worrying about that and you don't want not eating to become a habit.

Are you able to eat even if you're not hungry? If so, you should try to eat when you feel the hunger pangs. I am noticing that I don't feel hungry until I start to get hunger pangs - but again, that's really not a bad thing for me, and I don't have any problem eating when I do notice that I need to. Also I have a husband to feed, so he keeps me on task.
I'm type of person who can't force themselves to eat. I'm barely able to eat a granola bar so that I can take meds. I get sick if I take my meds on an empty stomach. I really do try to eat when I feel the hungers pangs, but I just can't seem to do it without feeling sick. I'll definitely call my pdoc, but I don't think there's anything he can do while I'm at school away from home.
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