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New meds, gaining weight.

Alarmed_one
Alarmed_one Posts: 46 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
Please only people with this type or experience of similar reply. My psychiatrist prescribed Abilify, he told me to take them for 6 weeks and see how it goes. It’s been 3 weeks and I gained 10lbs and stopped exercising. I know it’s not an excuse, I’m hungry all the damn time and I’m so sleepy, I can fall asleep ANYWHERE. I don’t know what to do. Anyone with similar experience to meds? What did you do? Thank you.

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  • LyndaBSS
    LyndaBSS Posts: 6,964 Member
    I'm sorry you're having a tough time. I haven't been on that particular med, but I've had plenty that affected me negatively. I called my doctor right away to let him know that I couldn't continue.

    There's no reason you should continue like this but call the doctor, don't just go cold turkey.

    Good luck!
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