Posted by Coachnanci on January 2, 2001, at 9:25:01
In reply to Re: Weight gain and lamictal, posted by shellie on December 30, 2000, at 8:43:47
Hi Scott and Shellie -
Nancy here again ... I went off the Lamictal and also lost the weight - but a little more slowly than you, Shellie. I am now on Depakote (500 mg suspended release) and Adderrall (for my ADHD). So far, I feel really good ... all the sleepy periods are gone and my attitude has been pretty decent. I know Depakote can cause weight gain - but I figure that I am on such a low dose plus the Adderrall should counter any weight gain. Here's hoping. In the meantime - I have started back to the gym with regular workouts plus I have cut back on the sugar.
Scott, I liked your "Wellcome Back" ... no pun intended of course < smile > ... great sense of humor ... happy New Year guys.
Also, the Pdoc's do tell you the lamictal does not cause weight gain ... that's what so funny ...
I don't believe that there is any chance of weight
> > gain on Lamictal, assuming a person is not prone
> > to gain weight anyway from lifestyle.
>
> What do you mean, "you don't believe.."
>
> Glaxo Welcome--the manufacturer of lamictal provides data that reports that 25% of people over 12 who take lamictal have a greater or equal to 5% weight gain and 19% have a 10% or more weight gain.
> (www.glaxowellcome.ch/gw/fr/neuro/lamictal/monograph/monograph009.html).
>
> I gained 9 lbs on lamictal and lost it within days after I discontinued that medication.
>
> If I would you, I would check my facts, before offering my "beliefs".
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