Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 82627

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Neurotin and weight gain?

Posted by Twain on October 29, 2001, at 21:55:30

After years of anti-depressants and drugs like librium, ativan etc... I'm now taking neurotin by itself. I've been diagnosed with PTSD and borderline personality disorder among other things.

I noticed weight gain with Serzone and other anti-depressants with little benefit so I discontinued them. Also tried Zyprexa which just knocked me out.

I'm concerned that after ten days of Neurotin I'm gaining weight and experiencing slight headaches. I'm taking about 900mgs a day but the psychiatrist wants me to work up to 3600.

Paradoxically, when I only take 100 or 200mgs at a time I feel more energy, less depressed and even euphoric. Any comments about this, weight gain or headaches would be welcome.

 

Re: Neurotin and weight gain? » Twain

Posted by sar on November 1, 2001, at 11:08:05

In reply to Neurotin and weight gain?, posted by Twain on October 29, 2001, at 21:55:30

hi Twain,

i've been on neurontin for a month or so. i don't think i've gained any weight, and if i have, it's probably due to my recent unemployment and beer-swilling.

other people on this board has brough tup, in the past, that weight gain isn't necessarily due to the drug per se, but that the drug relaxes you enough to not be careful about what you're eating...i.e., Oh, the world will be fine if i have another piece of chocolate cake!--whereas depression/anxiety in the past may have kept you from even wanting to eat much.

neurontin is supposed to have minimal side-effects.

best of luck to you,
sar


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