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naniwani

Updated 2y ago

Massive Weight Gain from Meds: Horrifying Transformation

Anyone have massive weight gain from meds? I am unrecognizable and it is horrifying.

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OddlyVan

2y

Over the past 7 years. I've gained 100 pounds. It started with Lexapro and birth control for me. Then spiraled into the meds I'm on now. I don't exactly eat the healthiest or work out necessarily though.
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Barbequetie

2y

Gained 30 lbs this year from my meds. Psych continues to insist it’s not a side effect, but after trying everything else I’ve given up. Just trying to live with my new appearance.
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SimbaAutumn

4d

I recently gained about 50 lbs from Pregablin and I struggle with an eating disorder so it’s been really triggering for my recovery. I also gained almost 100lbs being put on Olanzapine when my doctor thought I had Bipolar(I do not, and the diagnosis was removed years later), but that was absolutely horrible. I still can’t get the recent weight gain off even though I stopped the Pregablin. It also doesn’t help that I have POTS and have to increase my salt intake 😣

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