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Old Nov 20, 2016, 04:40 PM
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I've gained about 3kg in the last few weeks, I'm told constantly that I need to gain & I look better but 1kg weight gain a week is way to much for me to feel comfortable. I was under the impression that lamictal is weight neutral? This also coincides with stopping smoking MJ, I stopped approx 2 months ago, went through a period of minimal appetite & now getting my appetite back, so I suppose it could be that. My old pdoc always said I wouldn't put on weight with the amount I was smoking daily (~1.5-2g) & my appetite was really inconsistent when using, I would have no appetite until I smoked then I would often binge.

I don't know what it is but it's freaking me out, I can tell my face is fuller & my abdomen thicker aswell. Anyone gain weight on lamictal? Especially in a short period of time? I didn't even gain weight on stelazine (old school AP). Looks like I'll be buying a bike.
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