is pizotifen to blame for my weight gain?

nikki2609

I started MFP in Jan and weighed 58kg, I managed to get down to 55kg in a matter of weeks which I was over the moon about. It is now July and i weigh 62kg!
I suffer from cluster headaches/migraines and was prescribed pizotifen in Feb. I am eating the healthiest I have ever eaten, only drink water, im exercising daily and I have a very active work day but still the weight is coming! its getting me down and i've only just thought of a link between the two. sure enough its a side effect!! (im a bit embarrassed to admit that as im a pharmacy technician!! oops ;0))
I'm wondering if anyone else having the same trouble or am i just using it as an excuse? thanks for reading and sparing your time xx

CaptCombat

Nikki, While pizotifen is reasonably effective,its use is limited by side effects, principally drowsiness and weight gain

MyhillMadness

Ask your doc for another med? / Could you try to wean yourself off of it, and would perhaps your improved healthy eating and exercising have improved your headaches naturally?

good luck!

nikki2609

im thinking i might come off them for a while as i have alternative medicines to see me over until i can see my GP for an alternative. im gutted i never thought of it before :0( thanks peoples xx