[thickntired]

Hi

after a $200 bill for geodon from Walmart I contacted medicare. For $1 a month the tier group covers seroquel or zyprexa for bipolar. So just wanted to throw that out for ppl on medicare with bipolar.

I'm extremely afraid bc everyone keeps telling me these are the worst anti psychotics for weight gain. I'm needing to lose weight in a big way but can't afford a different med. Has anyone found these meds to be weight neutral?

I know I should be grateful that I have ssdi and Medicare but really think I'll go off any more meds that cause weight gain. I'm wondering if I can just get by on lamictal alone? I know that sounds shallow to some, but the depression from being unable to get back to my normal weight is having an awful affect on my life.

[~Christina]

Ugh ! Zyprexa and Seroquel are both hellish for weight gain... I refuse to take them ever , never, no way !

I am on Invega 2nd week now ..and it's been side effect free and I am eating less actually but that may be a combo of the med and Chia seeds .. Don't know for sure.

Your Pdoc should be aware of the weight issue .. I see no point in being mentally stable but gaining weight that could cause Diabetes and other Obese issues. But hey thats just my opinion.

I hope your able to find a med that works without the horrible side effects

[Victoria'smom]

Have you looked into generic versions My state says as long as it's generic it doesn't cost. Look up your medical plan here and print a list of the classes of drugs that may be recommended and there cost.

you may want to see if you can take Seroquel PRN but I swear PRN is still making me gain weight. It's not but I have issues taking any weight gaining meds.

[jesusplay]

zyprexa is great...If you wanna gain 20 lbs in a week.

I've been counting my calories and switched over to seroquel and I've lost 10lbs in the last 7 days.....

If you don't count calories and work out they'll make you fat.

[Dylanzmama]

I was lucky with seroquel, it decreased my appetite instead of increasing it. I dropped the 40 pounds I had gained from other AP's. being fat is too depressing for me...I hated it.