Is it even possible?

I'm currently on Invega and Stelazine and I've noticed I've gained a little bit of weight since starting the high dose of Invega (12mg) and starting the Stelazine (4mg) .

I've read that Stelazine is pretty weight neutral, but I still feel as though I've gained so much weight! I don't like it.

Is there any tips on losing weight on APs??

[SillyKitty]

It helps to cut out soft drinks and walk at least 30 minutes a day, even if you're just making laps around your house.

[Sometimes psychotic]

Invega is a gainer so good luck. I find drinking tea and cutting out most beverages other than water helps but if you're looking for other options you can ask you doc about adding metformin.

[junkDNA]

i only drink water and eat mostly healthy stuff: fish, veggies, fruit. it takes a lot of work to keep from gaining weight on APs. but yes, it is possible! good luck!!

[Erti]

I've lost like 40 pounds while on metformin. I've lost the weight I had gained while on zyprexa. It's possible to lose weight on antipsychotics but it can be very hard.

[justmeandmyhead]

I'm on invega injection and found that I had put on a few pounds. I've managed to lose 14lbs but did it unhealthily so wouldn't recommend that. But yes it is possible to lose weight on this med for me

When I was on Risperdal I gained 60lbs. It happened so fast that have stretch marks. I told my PDoc and he said that that's normal on Risperdal. I brought it up again and again until he finally got off his lazy *** and put me on Geodon. I lost the weight in like a month. Geodon is an atypical anti psychotic. It's one of the more friendly weight neutral ones. My appetite significantly decreased and my digestion became normal again. I lost all the weight.

My new PDoc suggested I take Abilify and I told her that I already has something that works without side effects. I didn't want to take a risk. It's like good make up. It's there and you don't even notice it. Even though it generic it still is on the expensive side.

I lost weight on Geodon. Just reduced my appetite. A friend of mine that also takes it lost weight, too.

[Sesiley]

I gained 50 pound in about 2 months on Risperdal

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[RisuNeko]

I lost a lot of weight by basically starving myself, which I know is not good, and also metformin. But now that I'm eating almost like a normal person I'm gaining weight again. So basically it's possible....but really freaking hard and potentially dangerous if you're prone to disordered eating like I am.