Medications etc. affecting weight loss

[mickey9]

Hi,

Since I was 15 I have been on medication for anxiety and also on birth control, I rapidly put on weight within a year I was the heaviest I had ever been and some.

When I was 18 I lost around 30kg/65lbs .. then I plateaued, went on holiday and ended up putting all the weight back on within another 6 months or so.

No matter how much I workout or eat healthy, if I don't do them together very consistently I put on weight so easily, I'm talking I'll jump from 214lbs to 224lbs in less than a week sometimes

Does anyone know if this may be caused by the medication or the birth control I'm on? Or is it just my metabolism is very bad?

Anyone had the same issues??

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello mickey9 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

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[VickyDLM 2 stone]

Medications effect all people differently. I've never found that being on the pill has effected my weight, but it can be a side effect for some. If you're concerned it would be a good idea to talk to your doctor about reviewing your medication (which they should be doing regularly anyway!).

Good luck!