Has anyone managed to lose weight from putting on weight with Amitryptiline?

[basten]

I've put on 2 and half stone on Amitryptiline and gone up two bust sizes. I'm fat and uncomfortable. Has anyone managed to lose weight whilst on this drug? If so please tell me how. I'm a female 70

[BetaTogetha]

I’m sorry to hear you’re not feeling your best, have you asked your doctor about this? They might have a deeper insight to your question, change the dose/give suggestions or maybe there are other medication options that could be helpful. I suggest talking to your doctor if you haven’t already. I hope you’re able to find some peace of mind

Best wishes

[basten in reply to BetaTogetha]

Thankyou for replying. I have been on several meds in last year and my problem is also insomnia so the Amitrptiline helps better than others where their sedating effect wears off. Just wondered if anyone had managed to lose weight whilst on it.

[mysticfawn]

Hi Basten,

Gaining weight because of prescriptions makes our depression problems worse, doesn't it? I'm not sure how much a stone weighs in pounds but I do understand. Ive been on a program called Body for Life and lost 100 pounds in under a a year. Ive put some back on over time but I can testify it does work! The best part is you get 1 cheat day a week so you don't feel deprived. Eat ANYTHING THAT DAY!

Body for Life is a 12-week nutrition and exercise program that can be extended for life. The program utilizes a low-fat high-protein diet. It was created by Bill Phillips, a former competitive bodybuilder. You can get his book just about anywhere. I never thought of it as a DIEt. Rather, a better, healthier way to eat. It works without the rigorous work outs as long as you get some form of exercise, even walking or dancing to get your heart rate up.

I have been doing a workout called Body Groove with Misty Tripoli. It's dancing that works every muscle. I think I'm gonna die sometimes but she makes it so fun even though your muscles let you know it the next day! I'm a bit uncoordinated and if I mess up, it's okay because I'm home alone in my own space and no one laughs at me but me. Lol!

I hope these two things will help you like they have me. Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress. 💕