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galaxysedqe

Updated 11mo ago

Tips to avoid lithium weight gain?

any tips to avoid lithium weight gain? my psychiatrist recently prescribed 150 mg, he doesn't think my weight will be affected but i'm still extremely scared. i exercise a few times a week and my appetite is practically nonexistent as a result of my ADHD meds. is there anything else i should be doing?

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CozyVibez

2y

Are you at a healthy weight?? If you are, wait it out and see. If you're overweight, discuss your concerns with your physician. If you're underweight, I wouldn't worry as some weight gain may be beneficial.
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Moodygirly

2y

I’d say wait and see. When mine found out I gained 20Lbs in 2 months he took me off of it and said to never take it again ✋
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aevyn

2y

I've been on Lithium for over 6 years and haven't really had weight problems. I did gain weight from Zyprexa though. Medications affect everyone differently. So you may have nothing to worry about!

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