Medication weight gain

Talk to the doctor, there are other things for migranes that will not put on weight. My son was put on Elevil first; however, this starting causing him problems with weight gain and blood pressure. The doctors changed his medication and now he is doing much better and has lost all the weight that he gained.

I would definitely see your doctor. I assume you're being treated by a neurologist for your migraines? I packed on about 40lbs. between BC and an antidepressant over 3 years ago and also had loads of other unpleasant side effects-so if you're feeling out of sorts definitely have a chat with the doctor! There are other things out there for your migraines! I suffer also! My neuro has me taking Topamax daily as a preventative, which I've been on since February with no negative side effects, and I have an ongoing prescription for Imitrex for when I get them. Hope you get some answers!

As much as they say certain meds won't make you gain weight, I gained over 20lbs while taking BC pills and Wellbutrin in the last couple years (this was after losing well over 60lbs & maintaining for over 5years). I got off the BC & dropped 4 lbs, weaned myself off Wellbutrin and dropped another 4! I don't want to take any meds since it appears they mess with my body & I do not want to go backwards in my weight! I'm struggling with my last 10 or so, but I feel better now that I'm off that junk. For mood/depression/anxiety I exercise & take Rhodiola Rosea and balance my foods so I get the vitamins & minerals I need the way nature intended. It was a hard road for the first several months (believe me :grumble: :explode: ) but I started to see the fruits of my labor pay off. You can do this, just don't give in or up. We're all here for you, some of us have been where you are & can help you get through it. When you need a boost, just post or blog & we'll be there :flowerforyou:

I feel my diabetes medication has caused me to gain weight and has made it more difficult to lose. I lose very slowly. My doctor did not seem to think the meds I am on is the issue but I feel he is mistaken. It helps if I really watch my carbs and sodium because that seems to make a difference for me. I eat carbs but just more whole grains and no sugar.

Your symptoms sound **a lot** like over training. Do some research on it....if you're training for a marathon, you may have over-done it and need a break, especially if you were restricting calories along the way. This is a common problem, especially for us women when we go from zero to mach 9 overnight ('exercise binges') :noway: and stress our bodies even further by restricting calories (our body thinks we're at war because we're running, AND we're starving!). But it can be serious, so do some research and take care of yourself.

This doesn't address your migraines, which are probably a separate issue, but does address the lethargy and depression. Weight gain can be a side effect of adrenal fatigue associated with overtraining, or possible low thyroid function, which your doctor can test for.

As far as migraines, don't change your med without talking with your doctor. Many medications cannot just be 'stopped' without serious side effects. Did you investigate other hormonal triggers i.e. food allergies, magnesium deficiency, nitrates in foods and lunch meats (hot dog headache), sulfites i.e. from red wine, hormonal imbalance etc?

Well, I was at the doctor and they took me off the medication. I had to give blood and all that other stuff, and if that's ok they will more than likely start me on Topamax (spelling?) Hope that works.

Best of luck on the Topa! I've been on it successfully for 6 months now and it's for the most part done wonders for my migraines. I have been in a rut lately where I've had more than normal, but I think it may be weather related...:grumble: