Posted by galkeepinon on July 5, 2003, at 15:12:11
In reply to Re: what dose were you at that you lost 20 lbs.?, posted by Nycole on July 5, 2003, at 8:00:02
Nycole, I was on Depakote also and I gained a lot of weight and also had the infamous hair loss thing! I'm happy that you have a doc now that knows you're clinically depressed and not bipolar! sheesh yes-what a mess that must have been. When I started to see the weight loss with the Topamax I just started to want to eat healthier. I started to eat salads-tons of them. I also drink tons of water. I haven't exercised-but I will start again soon-I am somewhat lazy. Have you heard of Propel? It's fitness water, it has all different flavors, no caffeine, no fruit juice, vit C, vit E, Potassium, etc. they really are great! They have helped with the weight loss also.
Do you think that the Effexor has caused you any weight gain at all? What dose are you at of the Topa again?> Gal..
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> I was gaining weight on Effexor and Depakote, but the new doctor I see now was mad that my old doctor had me on the Depakote at all because first of all I gained so much weight and second I am not bipolar I am clinically depressed. So, when I came to this new doc, he had a big ol' mess to deal with...hehe! Anyway, I need to take off like 40 pounds now becasue the weght gain is bringing my clinical depression down to lows I never knew it had. I have been on the Effexor for about 2 years now, but I am increasing my dose now from 300 to 400. I am praying that increase and the Topamax will start to help here soon for the depression and weight loss. Did the weight loss just kind of start on its own or were you really tryng to diet and exersise also?? Sorry I am asking so many questions :)
> THanks so much!! Nycole
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