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on a med that causes weight gain :o(

1_day_at_a_time
1_day_at_a_time Posts: 104
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am on a medication (that I have to be on) that causes weight gain and cravings. I Have been really good about staying in between 1400-1800 calories,,,but i gained 2lbs and I started the med last week. And the cravings for cards is soo intense!! I have never felt anything like i :o( Im freekin out! Does ANYONE have any advise or gone threw the same thing?? and again, I have to be on the medication!!

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  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Try changing it up. Drop to 1300 one day, then another do 1800. Make sure you are getting exercise & watching your sodium.
  • 1_day_at_a_time
    1_day_at_a_time Posts: 104
    thank you :o) i do need to watch my sodium intake a bit closer.
  • fitby38
    fitby38 Posts: 307 Member
    if you are talking about prednisone (steroid) ... well unfortunately thats a side effect of taking the medicine ... but when you get off of it you will more than likely lose that weight with diet and exercise.
  • angng
    angng Posts: 137 Member
    If it's a medication you have to take long-term, a lot of times those effects wear off. And they're not always true for every person.

    I know how you feel, though. I have been on 1000 different anti-seizure meds and have yo-yoed in weight accordingly. I usually end up balancing out once I've been through the initial adjustment, though, give or take 5-10 lbs.
  • tinam76
    tinam76 Posts: 59 Member
    i just went to ER on the same crap i am so upset i was vomiting first thing this AM headaches on and off all day. i had turkey burger for dinner went for a walk i am so mad that it increases the appetite i kept busy all day today. i think i won't go near the scale until my does is dropped i have to take 4 a day all at the same time and it has a nasty taste. maybe get some low cal stuff .how long u been on it
  • 1_day_at_a_time
    1_day_at_a_time Posts: 104
    If it's a medication you have to take long-term, a lot of times those effects wear off. And they're not always true for every person.

    I know how you feel, though. I have been on 1000 different anti-seizure meds and have yo-yoed in weight accordingly. I usually end up balancing out once I've been through the initial adjustment, though, give or take 5-10 lbs.

    It is long term..And I hope they wear off. thank you for the support :o)
  • 1_day_at_a_time
    1_day_at_a_time Posts: 104
    i just went to ER on the same crap i am so upset i was vomiting first thing this AM headaches on and off all day. i had turkey burger for dinner went for a walk i am so mad that it increases the appetite i kept busy all day today. i think i won't go near the scale until my does is dropped i have to take 4 a day all at the same time and it has a nasty taste. maybe get some low cal stuff .how long u been on it

    eww, that does NOT sound like fun! Its a med for life.
  • fitby38
    fitby38 Posts: 307 Member
    guess its not a steroid
  • 1_day_at_a_time
    1_day_at_a_time Posts: 104
    guess its not a steroid

    no..unfortunately not. Thank you for your support though. I do appreciate it!!
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Start lifting and take it as an opportunity to gain muscle
  • 1_day_at_a_time
    1_day_at_a_time Posts: 104
    Start lifting and take it as an opportunity to gain muscle

    I did here any there, but today I really REALLY started!!! Im just scared to turn into the Hulk!!
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Don't even start that 'scared you'll bulk up' nonsense on here, you'll get lynched.

    When you're at a time where weight gain seems unavoidable, turn that into a positive by trying as hard as you can to put muscle on, so you'll have something to burn the fat with.
  • 1_day_at_a_time
    1_day_at_a_time Posts: 104
    Don't even start that 'scared you'll bulk up' nonsense on here, you'll get lynched.

    When you're at a time where weight gain seems unavoidable, turn that into a positive by trying as hard as you can to put muscle on, so you'll have something to burn the fat with.

    ok. sounds good..thank u :o)
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