Does Temoxifen cause weight gain?
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Tamoxifen causes all kinds of side effects--weight gain, painful joints, etc., etc.  I'm at the 4 year mark (had the same surgery you did), I quit the tamoxifen after 1 year--I'll take my chances with recurrence as opposed to feeling like crap!! Plus  in the reasearch I did I found that Tamoxifen increases your chances of uterine and liver cancer.  I could live to regret this in time (or not live to regret it) but I'm not taking that crap!!
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I have been taking topamax since January. Starting with 20 mg. After about a week  or so I noticed the tingling in my feet, almost like they were asleep. But that went away after about a month or two. I never have noticed bad tastes in my mouth.  And weight loss is a big plus. I have lost 30 lbs since January, not even exercising because I have a knee injury. You will probably have no appetite... That was the first thing I noticed you have to force yourself to eat. I am now up to 100 mg a day and the only side effect is still the weight loss.
729682
I have been on resperidone  (resperidal?) for over 15 years and at first I gained a little weight. I am not overweight now but on the heavy end of normal. I attribute this to the best treatment for gaining weight there is, i.e. pushing away from the table and exercise! Resperidone is an anti-psychotic and if it is helping you get rid of symptoms it is vital for your continued mental health to keep taking it. It is better to be a little heavy than "freaked out".
516158
I believe that cardizem causes weight gain, but I am not absolutely sure.  Check with www.webmd.com.
326869
You are taking seroquel proabably.  Getting fat is just one of the lovely side effects of this.  There is no way to counter this side effect.  Excercise might help some.  Take a little walk each day.
412489
Everyone is different. You and your doctor may have to try several different ones before you can hit on one that works for you. And remember, what works good for you, may not work as well for someone else. Alot of these meds. will make you gain some weight,  But remember, This is an ilness. Once you start on the medication that has been prescribed for you, DO NOT STOP TAKING IT BECAUSE YOU FEEL GOOD!!!! That is one of the biggest mistakes i have seen by patients over the years. They stop taking the meds because they feel good, and believe they NO LONGER NEED THEM! And what happens? They crash & burn and end up inthe hospital..... Ask your doctor about lithium, Paxil, Depekote,  Good Luck!
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A 40 pound weight loss over a year isn't that extreme, it's a little over 3 pounds per month. Perhaps you haven't been eating as much because of your symptoms?\n\n Some of the medications used for GERD(Nexium, Prevacid, Zantac, etc) can cause gastrointestinal problems. I know when I was on Nexium it changed my digestive system entirely. \n Are you stressed and depressed? Sometimes that can lead to colitis as well as Acid Reflux. \n I would talk to your pharmacist and explain the symptoms you described, perhaps they are side effects of the medications you are taking, they would know best.\n\n Good Luck to you.
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No, Flovent would not cause your little girl to gain weight.  Steroids have to be taken in a large dosage and over a period of time to cause weight gain.  \n\nI have used Flovent and developed oral candidiasis which made my breath smell bad. My doctor prescribed a oral rinse that took care of it.  Common side affects are Pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinusitis, runny nose, laryngitis, allergic rhinitis, oral candidiasis, URI's, and headaches.  Hopefully she will not be bothered with any of these.
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Hmmm...I have been on it for two months now.  First night a little heart burn.  Since then, I have gained 10 pounds, but that could be due to other factors.  But the weight gain has been weird as I don't typically put on weight that easily.
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I think it varies.  I have been on efexor for a while now and not gained any weight, others have.  You just have to be aware when taking AD's that weight gain might be a problem and try to make sure you eat sensibly, it can be difficult when some of the side effects are connected to weight gain.  The problem is at a time when a person feels most worthless and hopeless the last thing they need is to feel they are going to put on ten stones as well.\nThe previous AD I took did cause me to gain a lot of weight, but I did lose it very quickly when I changed meds.
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I use Dexatrim Results, it's definitely helped me loose 62lbs, it's a big help with controlling my appetite.
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Aloha Candy1974,\nThe side effects of increased appetite and weight gain are the less severe than the other side effects. If the doctor prescribed Remeron he must feel that the effects outweigh the side effects. That may seem moot to you as part of your anxieties include the rapid increase/decrease in weight gain. It does work for anxiety, but you may want to be on top of the fact that you may gain weight. In this case you may want to adjust your diet and and add some exercise routine into your daily activities.  A diet low in carbs and fats with moderate proteins and no sugary drinks or alcohol.  Even though the side effects are less severe you may still report them to your doctor to have him adjust the dose or change the meds altogether. He is most likely aware of your concerns about weight, but just had to try this med as part of a process of elimination. Part of that process comes from your immediate feedback of any illicit side effects you may be experiencing. \nSince our last talk/e-mail I have come across a few bipolar patients who have had radical wieight gains and losses on past meds. One remedy was kinda funny but it seems to work for him. The patient would sit or stand naked in front of a mirror while eating to be aware of his weight and food portions. Another patient left post it notes all over her house, in common areas, to remind her of what she was going through and to help her remain discplined enough to watch her food intake and actions/exercises.  They both say that it is easier when manic but harder when depressed. That is understandable. The reason behind this is to get into good habits with the hope that they remain good habits throughout your lifetime. They've had their ups and downs but have been mostly successful at curbing their weight gain and thus their anxietiies due to it.  Take things one day at a time and address each problem one at a time as it is too easy to overwhelm yourself with the many anxieties that bipolar can bring on. Good luck to you in your endeavor to get well.\n\nps:  Try WebMD.com for your medical and pharmaceutical answers and needs.
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I was taking Prednisone for 3 months after the Doctor diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. I cheated with the meds. I would take the meds for two weeks and gain 5 lbs, then I would stop for two weeks, lose the weight and use only Tylenol in the morning. It was livable. I am no longer taking Prednisone since the Doctor has put me on a different medication.
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Usually the issue with weight gain on the pill is that the hormones may be causing you to have more cravings, and if you are used to just eating when you feel hungry, you will give into the cravings unknowingly and probably gain weight.\n\nTry and watch your eating habits a little closer and see if you stop gaining weight.  If not, ask your doctor for a different brand and see if that helps.\n\nI wouldn't stop using the pill over weight gain, you just need to find a brand that works for you.
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The exact opposite of weight gain.  I couldn't eat for the first couple of weeks and then for the first couple of weeks each time the dose was increased or decreased.  I lost about 10 lbs overall.
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Actually, Yasmin is one of the best pills you can take if you do not want to gain weight.  I started taking it in January of this year and I think I might have gained like 3 pounds compared to my friends who are taking Ortho-Tri Low and gained like 10-12. Birth control pills do not make you fat by themselves, however they do increase your appetite a little.  Just don't pig out on junk food all the time and you will be just fine.  Good Luck!!
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I took it for a few months. It really helped my depression, but always made me really really tired. As for the weight gain, I never had a problem with that when I took antidepressants.