new! - help! put on 30 lbs on new medication

nsmomof3
nsmomof3 Posts: 3
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
I started a new medication only 5 months ago and I put on 30 lbs. The med.
is for depression and now I am more depressed then I was!

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  • NewImprovedCnbethea1
    NewImprovedCnbethea1 Posts: 1,108
    Sorry to hear about that but you can get it off and the support here on this site is amazing to help you get on track wishing you well on your journey!!
  • nsmomof3
    nsmomof3 Posts: 3
    Thank you so much for your kind reply : )
  • dawnee68
    dawnee68 Posts: 32 Member
    Hi, I know exactly what you are going through, I also put on a heap of weight with anti depressant meds. You can get this weight off, I have lost 63lb so it really can be done. You need to stick to a healthy eating plan and stay within your calories and move a bit more than usual.

    Good luck I hope it works for you.
  • naturesmitten
    naturesmitten Posts: 2
    I've been in your shoes, only with anti-seizure meds. I had just work off 70lbs and then my meds were switched and I gain 30lbs back in 2 months. I got depressed and it has taken me a couple years to get back on track but you can get back to where you were with healthy choices and exercise. Good luck!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    I have been there. not with depression meds but with meds for fibro I gain 40lbs in 3 months and the dr told me it wasnt from the meds, Anyway I have lost all of it and am trying to loose more. You can do it, it just takes hard work and determination . But yes it is depressing
  • angiereid
    angiereid Posts: 158
    i have been in your shoes with other meds as well mainly steriods, plus was put on depo-provera which made me gain like 50 pounds you can do it just watch and exercise i have lost 34 pounds
  • nsmomof3
    nsmomof3 Posts: 3
    thank you to everyone for your help and support:happy:
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