Weight Loss After Stopping In

I have gradually gained weight since starting .25 mg of Mirapex about 4 years ago. I have rapidly gained weight since my dosage was increased by my doctor two years ago (increased to .75). Total weight gain of 40 pounds. I am not going to take this drug anymore and plan to use alternative remedies. Will I begin to lose weight when the Mirapex is completely out of my system? ## Hello, SandraD! How are you? This medication has been known to cause weight gain, according to FDA reports, as well as nausea, fever, vertigo, mania, and abnormal dreams. But yes, typically these issues go away, once someone stops taking the given medication, but that may take 6 to 8 weeks. What condition was being treated with this medication? ## Thanks for your reply. I was taking it for Restless Leg Syndrome. S...

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After you reach weight goal and come off the Belviq, any reports about re-gaining all your weight? ## Hello, Florida! How are you? There is always a risk of that, when you use such a medication for weight loss. To stave it off, people need to keep following a low-fat, low-calorie healthy diet and get plenty of exercise. Are you currently on Belviq? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and anorexia.

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I have been on Multac for 3 yrs now. They put me on it after an ablation and I've only had one episode since and it went back into normal rythym just as the er doc was getting ready to hook me up to an IV. I've only had a total of 4 episodes in 4 years. But my heart rate jumps to 200+ when I do. My Dr was going to take me off of it but then I had that last episode and he has kept me on it. I want to go off and would like to know what might happen if I do stop after taking it for so long. I am a 60 yr old female with no other heart problems. I have experienced fatigue, hair loss and weight gain since being on Multaq, but that might also be age related??? I really would like to see how I do without it, but I or maybe no one knows the effects if stopping after being on it for so lo...

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I've been on 5mg Lisinopril for almost 3 months and have lost 6-8 lbs. without trying. I was only about 180lbs. to begin with. Will the weight loss eventually stop or should I stop the medication? Thanks....Tony ## Lisinopril is most commonly used to help lower blood pressure. Have you spoken to your doctor about this, yet? The weight loss is not considered a normal side effect, but a rare and unusual one. Normally, most side effects start to wear off in 4 to 6 weeks of use. It's very important to involve your doctor in the decision you make about the drug, since the weight loss could also be caused by something else. ## Thank you for your reply. Rest assured I am not stopping or changing any meds without consulting my doc. Tony

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Since being on Dopaquel and Serdep I have gained 20kg. I have been off the meds for a month now. Has anyone gone off the Dopaquel and lost weight? If so, how long did it take? ## The active ingredient Quetiapine is most commonly used to treat various mental health disorders. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes. However, Serdep, which contains the active ingredient Sertraline, so it may also cause weight gain. Generally stopping them, or switching medication does result in weight loss, but it really depends upon you and your metabolism. Are these the only medications you are currently taking?

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Went to er about a week ago . had blood in phlegm. Said it was acute bronchitis and gave me the med. 750 mgs to take for 5 days. Finished it around 35 hours ago. Only problem is in last 2 days have constant diahria and lost about 5 pounds. I will say that 2 days ago I ate nothing but yesterday ate regularly . yet the biggest weight loss was from last night till this morning when II got on scale. Is this normal with this crap med. And if so how long after stopping it did it get better diahria wise I should also say I'm not thin to begin with. 5 7 245ish ## Hello, Ingey1968! How are you? Yes, diarrhea can be a normal side effect of antibiotics. As listed by the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and non-allergic skin rash. It should stop a few days after you fini...

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when taking lyrica I noticed it was helping with the nerve pain and my fibro a little but it was increasing and bringing on side effects such as muscle pain, weakness, tenderness, feeling tired, easily bruising, swelling, weight gain, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of balance, problems with memory, concentration, dry mouth, constipation, allergic reactions,etc...when I eventually stopped taking lyrica by myself I realized I was so messed up then one day I started hearing voices/hallucinating and I wanted to kill myself I became suicidal so i ran into the kitchen and grab some pills was about to pour all of them down my throat but my mom and brother was home so stopped me but was still not normal I was talking crazy I believe the lyrica being on them for so long messed me up really badly my...

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hi m 30 yr old female i hav problem of pcod and was taking krimson 35 for 2yrs. then i stopped taking it on advice of doctor. after a month my hair started falling abnormally after a couple of months hair density on scalp has reduced to half. hair are still falling severely. what could be the problem? ## Hormonal changes can cause hair loss. Why did your doctor tell you to stop taking it? The NIH warns that other side effects as possibly including dizziness, headache, weight changes, and mood changes. Are you on any other medications?

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I was prescribed Topamax by my doctor because she thought it would help 1. to eliminate headaches I had been having and 2. to help in weight loss. I have suffered from depression and she felt this would be an added benefit in helping that, or at least it would not hurt it. I do suffer from fatigue and I was told this may be a side effect so I was told to take this at night time. I started 25 mg for the first month and all was fine, I did not notice much. I then added another 25 mg for a total dose of 50 mg. and on the second day I was having memory type problems so I reduced the dose back to the 25mg. I waited another 2 weeks and added the additional 25mg and it seemed OK. I was taking 50 mg for about 6 weeks and the only side effect was that about an hour after taking my dose I would f...

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I'm on Livifem now for 7 months and have noticed a massive hair loss. I have decided to stop using it because this is very traumatic to me. Will my hair grow back again? And how long will it take for it to be normal again? Thank you ## The FDA classifies this as a hormonal supplement, so yes, it can cause hair loss as a side effect, along with headache, nausea, irritability, mood swings, weight gain and PMS-like symptoms. And yes, the hair loss should stop and your hair should fill back, after stopping it, but it may take a month, or two, before you see improvement. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for that confirmation. Im so confused what on earth should a woman do to be normal again. I have no idea what to use next that doesn't have a side effect. Regards

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I was on Gabopentin 300 mg at bedtime. I took it for 5 weeks. I noticed I was having hair loss. I stopped the medication. How long will it take for hair to start to grow back after stopping Gabopentin ## Hello, Jo! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you experienced. The FDA does list that as being a possible side effect of this medication, it can also cause nausea, headache, mood swings and weight changes. It may take a month, or so, for things to start to reverse, so your hair fills in, again. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've taken Contrave for a week, Can I stop taking it with? Well there be any side effects from stopping with out gradually ? ## Hello, Maria! How are you? No, there shouldn't be any problems after such a short period of time, but you should check with your doctor to be certain. Why are you stopping it, already? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Contrave as possibly including nausea, dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth and diarrhea. ## After reading all these posts, I have nearly waisted $ 70.00 because I a seriously wondering if Contrave is really worth it for me. I know how to lose weight without pills but this Contrave just made me not wanting any sweets at all, which is my weakness. Regardless I will do the scale down program. I wish all of you success on your weight loss ...

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I gain a lot of wheight after many painblocks and pills and can't lose wheight ## Hi I am on epleptin for a mounth nou and the last 2 weaks on 800g 3 times a day. I want to know if I kan stop it i mediatly because it doesn't help? ## Hello, Lindi! How are you doing? Sorry about the weight issue. Weight gain can happen, when someone takes pain medications and uses the blocks, both due to the medications and the pain making them more sedentary. What type of diet do you eat and how much exercise do you get? As to the medication, you should consult your doctor, before stopping anything, since they are most familiar with your medical history.

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I have been taking Diethylpropion for almost 2 months. I have noticed I have lost quite of hair. The medication has been working for me and I have been losing weight but I'm VERY concerned about the hair loss. From the side effects it says you could have hair loss but its rare. I would hate to stop taking it but I can not keep losing more hair. Will this side effect go away with out stopping it? Any answers would be very appreciated! ## Based on my research, I can also confirm that hair loss is listed as a possible side effect of diethylpropion. But from what I understand, these types of side effects generally do not subside until you stop taking what's causing it in the first place. Unfortunately, this would mean stopping the medication. Apparently it is only prescribed for use...

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My daughter's doc recommending stopping her Intuniv. Upon the first missed dose she experience severe insomnia. She went the entire night without sleep! Has anyone else experienced insomnia as a result of Intuniv cessation. ## Hello, Kat! How is your daughter doing? Yes, that is a perfectly normal withdrawal effect, as listed by the FDA. She may also experience dizziness, headache, weight loss and, in a few days, being constantly drowsy. Why did he have her stop it? What dosage was she on?

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I was put on mirtazapine due to weight loss and am coming off it. IT is a difficult drug to come off and I am going through hell. They do not tell you what will happen if you decide to want to come off them because in their eyes you are not supposed to come off. so be wary before taking them I wish I had not ## I'm sorry about the problems you are experiencing. However, it is well known that our bodies will get used to anything that we ingest on a regular basis, for a long period of time and will react if such a substance is suddenly withdrawn. How are you stopping it? Have you done a gradual taper? That is usually the best way to do so, to prevent the worst of the withdrawal/rebound effects. You can learn more Mirtazapine details here. Sometimes, a doctor will have you gradually lo...

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I've been on tekturna 3 1/2 years and have had 10 pound weight gain in lower stomach area. In the last two to three months I have begun to experience fatigue/exhaustion and pains in the shins of my legs...checked this medically and it is not shin splints, also some memory loss. Has anyone else experienced the above having been on it for this period of time? ## you should talk to your doctor before stopping any med- Tekturna has been under some skepticism lately and might need to be avoided in certain patients: Tekturna Label Changes, Valturna Market Withdrawal Announced by Novartis ## am fairly sure am having the same exact anomalies as we speak, just don't know what to do about it. Am taking Lisinopril 20 twice a day concurrently with Tek 150 twice a day and HCTZ 25 in the mor...

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Hi, Can someone please help me? i have been on clinical trials of Ruxo for 8 weeks now... i am the 1st of my kind to be put on this drug who has multiple auto-immune diseases and a mutation in my genes. I was put in this drug to try correct alopecia and it has been a great success. Not only has this drug helped me with my hair loss but has also help with my general health. my only issue is my menstrual cycle has stopped and i'm trying to find out if it is connected to these medication or just a coincidence? Many thanks in advance ## You would need much more detailed information. Age? Recent hormone changes/starting and stopping birth control or other medications? Recently lose/gain alot of weight? How regular is your cycle normally? are you pregnant? ## I am 29 and my normal cycle i...

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I'm now on wellbutrin, but was recently prescribed contrave. Any info on stopping wellbutrin and starting contrave? The dosage I now take for the wellbutrin will be the same with the start of contrave. ## Hello, Angel! How are you? If the dosage is the same, you should be able to just do a clean switch from on to the other. One of the ingredients in Contrave is Bupropion, which is also the active ingredient in Wellbutrin. Did your doctor provide any specific instructions? The FDA classifies Contrave as a weight loss medication. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and insomnia.

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I was prescribed Contrave for weight loss. I also have a injury to my right upper arm and shoulder that has made me unable to move my my arm more than 6 inches forward, backwards and out to the side without causing horrible pain. My doctor prescribed Tramadol and occasionally Vicodin for pain relief. Fast forward 5 yrs. Opiod crisis. Doctor stops my prescription. Go thru withdraw and Pain is none stop. Enter Contrave...with it's LDN (low dose naltrexone & bupropion) Within a week the pain is subsiding. On week 4 it's gone! No more pain..I can move my arm as if it had never been injured. I read about LDN (opiod antagonist used to treat opiod addicts by stopping the effects of opiods...and yet it also seems to relieve some kinds of pain like migraines and fibromyalgia). I am w...

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