Living The Lifestyle April 26, 2023

Al_Howard

This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!

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Wednesday - misterhub (Greg)
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Today's Topic:Medication Changes

Al_Howard

Do, those of us on meds for multiple ailments, make adjustments, at least in our heads, for any changes our doctors make in our meds, including dosages and adding/removing meds? If so, how do you do it?

88olds

Fortunately I don’t take a lot of meds. But I’m probably way too trusting that the Drs prescribing stuff aren’t giving me something that doesn’t go well with something I’m already taking.

And speaking of weight loss, once upon a time I took Zoloft. Gained 20 lbs in less than 1 yr. Dr claimed there was no connection. Then I looked online. Loaded with people complaining of weight gain. Maybe it was the “it’s all good” attitude that came from taking it when it worked.

cakeman21k

I have the benefit of being married to a Doc. who has specialized in geriactrics for the past 30 years. She is quite aggressive about my meds and the possible interactions they may have including weight gain. Its one of the many benefits of being married to her.

crewahl

I take two prescriptions and buy two OTC meds I used to get as prescriptions but that are cheaper OTC. I don’t tinker or adjust dosages; if it’s working as intended, I let it work. I do read about anything I’m taking to understand side effects and potential interactions.

steve0mania

I take a few meds and they don't seem to have much of a weight-effect.

I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 20+ years ago. The first year of that experience included multiple steroid pulses. Steroids are notorious for causing weight gain, via a variety of mechanisms (including increasing hunger and increasing fat deposition), and I gained a fair amount of weight with each pulse, but only took off part of the weight as each pulse ended. Once the UC settled down, I found myself in the obese category, and after a number of years of being that heavy, I finally bit the bullet and started WW.

So now, the one drug that I try to avoid at all costs are oral (or IV) steroids. This was an issue over the past year when I had a bout of gout. The doc wanted to give me a steroid pulse, but I asked them for a non-steroidal option instead.

If I absolutely needed it, I would take steroids again, but I really hope I don't need them. I would have to really focus to keep my weight in check, but some of the gain is more biological rather than behavioral in nature.