medication?

kdbell
kdbell Posts: 37
edited September 20 in Health and Weight Loss
Im taking a medication called amitriptyline for my migraines, which i have heard makes people gain weight so far i don't think i have seen any issues but i haven't been on it very long, has anyone heard of it?

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  • courtney_love2001
    courtney_love2001 Posts: 1,468 Member
    That particular drug is known to cause weight gain, as are all the drugs in that particular class. Have you noticed any other side effects? You should call your doc and discuss it with him/her and they can tell you all the details and discuss what is right for you! What your doc will probably tell you is to wait it out and see if you start to gain weight, and if so then the med can be changed. Wish you the best!
  • mollyelliott
    mollyelliott Posts: 55 Member
    amitriptyline is an old antidepressant with unlabled uses like migraines. one of the listed side effects is increased appetite which can lead to weight gain :)
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