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Mar 30, 2012, 09:11 AM
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Supposed to help with gaining weight. Supposedly works better if started at same time as Zyprexa. Pdoc said I've been steadily gaining since October- when I was put on Zyprexa.
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Mar 30, 2012, 09:23 AM
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It is being tried for weight gain due to antipsychotics.
It is for diabetics to help keep their weight down. The only problem I have heard about getting this is because the patient doesn't have diabetes and insurance companies refuse to pay for it because of this. I am glad you got to go on it. I think they should give this to all patients who gain weight from meds.
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Mar 30, 2012, 11:03 AM
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I hope it helps Moose! Let us know how it's working out for you.
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Mar 30, 2012, 02:16 PM
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age: 23 dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis |
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Mar 30, 2012, 03:55 PM
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I hope it works for you. I've been on metformin for years for my diabetes and it did not seem to stop me from gaining weight.
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Mar 31, 2012, 10:10 PM
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What about topamax, it is also used as a mood stabilizer and to help lose weight. Pdoc and I have decided to add this on my next visit.
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Apr 01, 2012, 01:09 AM
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But if you are happy being skinny and dumb...by all means go on the topamax! LOL.
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age: 23 dx: bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS current meds: depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements past meds: ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft other: individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis |
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