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Abilify weight gain/loss??!!?

My doc just recently told me about starting abilify to help with my eating disorder thoughts.

She chose abilify because it is a "safe" drug with the least amount of side effects. And she also knows that if she gave me a drug that put on weight i would freak and stop taking it.

Anyways do you think it will cause me weight gain, I will only be taking a very small dose 2mg then possibly working up to 5mg. She said whenever someone does gain weight on this its because they were already overweight?!

Any ideas or thought would be really helpful!!!

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Abilify is the LEAST likely to cause weight gain in its class. Cymbalta causes weight gain. You have to look realistically at the pros and cons of your suffering and any side effects. Everything we put in our body has a side effect. If you choose to be treated with medication, monitor all other substances--sugar, starches, fats, caffeine, etc. Eat healthy, whole foods, drink water, and exercise in moderation.

    Have a great day :-)

  • Andy
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    As far as I know Abilify is a weight neutral drug, though it may still be possible to gain weight on it. My psychiatrist said it might be due to increased appetite the medication may cause. If you can watch your diet, do your best to control the increased appetite, and exercise, you should be fine. I wish you the best with Abilify.

  • 4 years ago

    got nuts with nuts eating a handful of nuts will help you stay full try soaking them in water for a different texture

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    I already gained some weight on paxil, efexor did not substitute it to worse. it is to evaluate in my view, yet for my section some greater suitable pounds are good value to pay if the medicine enables with melancholy.

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  • 5 years ago

    Hitting the gym is important for weight loss

  • 5 years ago

    Better to prepare slow to eat foods like hot soups whole fruites etec

  • Faith
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    45 minute jog at a 10 minute mile pace

  • 5 years ago

    Walk in the morning and eat breakfast within an hour of waking

  • 5 years ago

    land in the taupo volcanic zone and climb 26 percent of the way up in 18 minutes

  • 6 years ago

    get your zzzzzs sleep deprivation alters levels of hormones in the body that regulate hunger causing an increase in appetite

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