Hi my doctor prescribed me mirtazapine for my anxiety and insomnia just two weeks ago and I can't stop eating. I've put 8lbs in 2 weeks !

[Lisajenkins]

Just been reading about topamax was wondering if anyone's been given this to cope with there weight gain !

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Morning Lisajenkins.

Welcome to the site. I have no experience of Mirtazapine but I am sure there is someone on here that can

help. You will find us a caring and friendly group just keep posting and you will get support and help.

Take care Kenny-w

[thomson1898]

Hi Lisa,

Sorry, I've never heard of Topamax so can't advise.

My mam takes mirtazapine & yes she has gained a little weight. It was explained to her that it doesn't in itself make you gain weight but it can stimulate the appetite, unfortunately it sounds like that's what it's doing to you I do think the effect lessens though the longer you are on it.

I can only suggest you try the same as my mam & get lots of healthy, low calorie snacks in. When you're feeling hungry try to remind yourself that you're not really, it's just the meds making you feel that way & reach for some fruit or something. Easier said than done I know.

As her doc said 'Let's get you feeling better first, then we can worry about the weight.'

Sorry, not much help I know but good luck

x

[1darkangel]

I have been on this medication for about a year now, I started on 15mg but now on 45mg. I have put over a stone on in weight but my weight gain is less of a concern when it comes to my mental health as without it I would be very suicidal. Hope this helps

[Lisajenkins]

Thanks for all your replies, just made appointment to see my gp agsin this week so will discuss it with him...... Thanks all

[motherrathbone]

i know topamax very and for many years. it most certainly not prescribed for anxiety,it is not a weight loss medication so why the interest .i keep repeating GOOGLE is dangerous.go back to gp explain weight gain,he will i am sure change your med good luck

[Lisajenkins in reply to motherrathbone]

Hi, I totally agree google is dangerous. Thanks for replying I've got the doctors in the morning so hopefully will get it sorted x

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hi lisa, my o/h has been on mirtazapine now for 9 months now, they are great for helping you sleep, but the drawbacks are they do put weight on you, my o/h is not a very big eater at all with being very anxious, she has put on about 9 lb in weight, she is seeing her doc on Monday to see if he will change them. there are lots of different meds now,so have a chat with your doc if you at all worried. jasper xx