Any suggestions regarding weight gain from meds?

[Caseopia]

I started zyprexa less than 2 weeks ago. It's causing insatiable hunger and weight gain. I have a history of eating disorders and cannot handle this weight gain. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you.

[Blueruth]

Talk to your doctor about a different drug. Adding to your problems is not okay. There are definitely other options.

[Caseopia in reply to Blueruth]

Thank you. I feel the same way. I hope she listens because I'm the 2 weeks I've been seeing her, she doesn't hear me.

[Blueruth in reply to Caseopia]

I hope so too. When you are mentally ill it is hard to advocate fir yourself. When you get a doctor who won’t listen it is awful.

[Caseopia in reply to Blueruth]

I'm awful at advocating for myself. I start but then cave and give in.

[Blueruth in reply to Caseopia]

Me too although when it comes to health I have suffered enough from doctor mis judgement to suck it up. I have been sent to the ER and suffered bad side effects because they over prescribed. Now I’m not afraid to fire a doctor that won’t listen or work with me.

[FleurdeLys in reply to Caseopia]

I was thinking about you. Do you have a doctor treating the eating disorder? If so, maybe they can contact your psychiatrist and say this Med poses a danger to your health

[Caseopia in reply to FleurdeLys]

I don't see a doc for the eating disorder but my counselor knows

[FleurdeLys]

I am asking my md too about weight gain today. It is quite a dilemma. Prozac and Seroquel have effectively regulated my brain chemistry. Now I have RA and need to lose lbs for pain relief. Will update you later today.

[Caseopia in reply to FleurdeLys]

I wish you luck. Please keep me posted.

[Caseopia in reply to FleurdeLys]

How did the doctor go?

[Catsamaze ADAA Volunteer]

I was going to respond and then saw that blueruth stole my thunder 😊 Many more med choices out there than there used to be....

[FleurdeLys]

My depression got worse due to many events. Our goal is to stay with the medicines that have kept me comfortable rather than adjust them for weight loss. She is scheduling a ketamine infusion to provide some immediate relief.

[Caseopia in reply to FleurdeLys]

Ok. I wish you well