Me again

I saw my GP this morning and he said I needed to loose about 2 stone to
take me down to the right weight for my height but I've just read a
message on UPSD that says Zyprexa (Olanzapine) is a weight gainer... I
realise you aren't medical bods and can't give medical advice, I'm just
after some opinions please!

I take Zyprexa, Citalopram, own brand multivitamins and own brand
calcium with magnesium (as I can't get the calcium and magnesium from
anywhere else as I'm allergic to dairy) every night and I'd like to get
off the Citalopram as I don't feel depressed any more (my GP is
referring me to a CPN for their opinion about coming off the
Citalopram).

I don't suppose any of you know which, if any, of those 4 pills are
weight gainers?  I ain't going to come off the Zyprexa even if it is
the only weight-gainer I take 'cos it stops the psychosis wonderfully
and I haven't been fruitloop since taking it!

I know you can't give medical advice, I'm just looking for some
opinions is all!  :o)

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Mandy
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On 3 Nov, 14:14, "Mandy"  wrote:
> Me again
>
> I saw my GP this morning and he said I needed to loose about 2 stone to
> take me down to the right weight for my height but I've just read a
> message on UPSD that says Zyprexa (Olanzapine) is a weight gainer... I
> realise you aren't medical bods and can't give medical advice, I'm just
> after some opinions please!
>
> I take Zyprexa, Citalopram, own brand multivitamins and own brand
> calcium with magnesium (as I can't get the calcium and magnesium from
> anywhere else as I'm allergic to dairy) every night and I'd like to get
> off the Citalopram as I don't feel depressed any more (my GP is
> referring me to a CPN for their opinion about coming off the
> Citalopram).
>
> I don't suppose any of you know which, if any, of those 4 pills are
> weight gainers?  I ain't going to come off the Zyprexa even if it is
> the only weight-gainer I take 'cos it stops the psychosis wonderfully
> and I haven't been fruitloop since taking it!
>
> I know you can't give medical advice, I'm just looking for some
> opinions is all!  :o)
>
> --
> Stay Safe,
> Mandy
> Money talks, chocolate singshttp://mandy2.bravehost.com/

You're like me, too short for my weight. I should be about 9 feet
tall :)  Citalopram isn't a weight gainer per se, BUT it increases the
desires for naughty foods (it does in me anyhoo) and I don't need
encouragement in the first place!   Most anti-psychotics have an
effect on appetite, Take a peek at http://www.psycheducation.org/hormones/Insulin/weightgain.htm

On 3 Nov, 14:14, "Mandy"  wrote:
> Me again
>
> I saw my GP this morning and he said I needed to loose about 2 stone to
> take me down to the right weight for my height but I've just read a
> message on UPSD that says Zyprexa (Olanzapine) is a weight gainer... I
> realise you aren't medical bods and can't give medical advice, I'm just
> after some opinions please!
>
> I take Zyprexa, Citalopram, own brand multivitamins and own brand
> calcium with magnesium (as I can't get the calcium and magnesium from
> anywhere else as I'm allergic to dairy) every night and I'd like to get
> off the Citalopram as I don't feel depressed any more (my GP is
> referring me to a CPN for their opinion about coming off the
> Citalopram).
>
> I don't suppose any of you know which, if any, of those 4 pills are
> weight gainers?  I ain't going to come off the Zyprexa even if it is
> the only weight-gainer I take 'cos it stops the psychosis wonderfully
> and I haven't been fruitloop since taking it!
>
> I know you can't give medical advice, I'm just looking for some
> opinions is all!  :o)
>
> --
> Stay Safe,
> Mandy
> Money talks, chocolate singshttp://mandy2.bravehost.com/

Oh and you need Vitamin D with your calcium btw.  It's required by the
body to fix the calcium.

I'm 5 foot tall and 10.5 stone when I should be 8.5 stone for my height
:o/  I blame Steve for being such a good cook!  lol

-- 
Stay Safe, 
Mandy
Money talks, chocolate sings
http://mandy2.bravehost.com/


Sasquatch wrote:

> On 3 Nov, 14:14, "Mandy"  wrote:
> > Me again
> > 
> > I saw my GP this morning and he said I needed to loose about 2
> > stone to take me down to the right weight for my height but I've
> > just read a message on UPSD that says Zyprexa (Olanzapine) is a
> > weight gainer... I realise you aren't medical bods and can't give
> > medical advice, I'm just after some opinions please!
> > 
> > I take Zyprexa, Citalopram, own brand multivitamins and own brand
> > calcium with magnesium (as I can't get the calcium and magnesium
> > from anywhere else as I'm allergic to dairy) every night and I'd
> > like to get off the Citalopram as I don't feel depressed any more
> > (my GP is referring me to a CPN for their opinion about coming off
> > the Citalopram).
> > 
> > I don't suppose any of you know which, if any, of those 4 pills are
> > weight gainers?  I ain't going to come off the Zyprexa even if it is
> > the only weight-gainer I take 'cos it stops the psychosis
> > wonderfully and I haven't been fruitloop since taking it!
> > 
> > I know you can't give medical advice, I'm just looking for some
> > opinions is all!  :o)
> > 
> > --
> > Stay Safe,
> > Mandy
> > Money talks, chocolate singshttp://mandy2.bravehost.com/
> 
> You're like me, too short for my weight. I should be about 9 feet
> tall :)  Citalopram isn't a weight gainer per se, BUT it increases the
> desires for naughty foods (it does in me anyhoo) and I don't need
> encouragement in the first place!   Most anti-psychotics have an
> effect on appetite, Take a peek at
> http://www.psycheducation.org/hormones/Insulin/weightgain.htm

Thank you Sasquatch!  I think I get vitamin D from the multivitamins
:o)

-- 
Stay Safe, 
Mandy
Money talks, chocolate sings
http://mandy2.bravehost.com/


Sasquatch wrote:

> On 3 Nov, 14:14, "Mandy"  wrote:
> > Me again
> > 
> > I saw my GP this morning and he said I needed to loose about 2
> > stone to take me down to the right weight for my height but I've
> > just read a message on UPSD that says Zyprexa (Olanzapine) is a
> > weight gainer... I realise you aren't medical bods and can't give
> > medical advice, I'm just after some opinions please!
> > 
> > I take Zyprexa, Citalopram, own brand multivitamins and own brand
> > calcium with magnesium (as I can't get the calcium and magnesium
> > from anywhere else as I'm allergic to dairy) every night and I'd
> > like to get off the Citalopram as I don't feel depressed any more
> > (my GP is referring me to a CPN for their opinion about coming off
> > the Citalopram).
> > 
> > I don't suppose any of you know which, if any, of those 4 pills are
> > weight gainers?  I ain't going to come off the Zyprexa even if it is
> > the only weight-gainer I take 'cos it stops the psychosis
> > wonderfully and I haven't been fruitloop since taking it!
> > 
> > I know you can't give medical advice, I'm just looking for some
> > opinions is all!  :o)
> > 
> > --
> > Stay Safe,
> > Mandy
> > Money talks, chocolate singshttp://mandy2.bravehost.com/
> 
> Oh and you need Vitamin D with your calcium btw.  It's required by the
> body to fix the calcium.

I've just read the page Sasquatch sent and it looks like I ain't going
to be loosing any weight 'cos there is no way I'm stopping the Zyprexa!
:o)

-- 
Stay Safe, 
Mandy
Money talks, chocolate sings
http://mandy2.bravehost.com/


Mandy wrote:

> I'm 5 foot tall and 10.5 stone when I should be 8.5 stone for my
> height :o/  I blame Steve for being such a good cook!  lol

Mandy wrote:
> I've just read the page Sasquatch sent and it looks like I ain't going
> to be loosing any weight 'cos there is no way I'm stopping the Zyprexa!
> :o)
> 


Q10: Should I stop taking ZYPREXA if I gain weight?

A10: As with any prescription medicine, you should not stop taking 
ZYPREXA without first talking to your doctor. Medicine is an important 
part of treatment to help you manage your symptoms. Leaving your 
symptoms untreated could be harmful to your health and quality of life. 
If you have concerns, talk with your doctor. The decision about whether 
you should keep taking ZYPREXA should be made based on discussions 
between you and your doctor.

People taking ZYPREXA may gain weight and should have their weight 
checked regularly while taking ZYPREXA. To minimize your potential for 
gaining weight, you should follow a healthy, balanced diet and get 
regular exercise.

Lilly also makes resources available, free of charge, that provide 
ongoing support to people taking ZYPREXA. These materials can help you 
manage your diet, become more active, and cope better with stress. Ask 
your doctor or healthcare professional if you are interested in these 
free resources.

http://tinyurl.com/ylnnzyt

Might be worth seeing your GP  .

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Mandy wrote:

> I'm 5 foot tall and 10.5 stone when I should be 8.5 stone for my height
> :o/

You just need to grow a bit :)

> I blame Steve for being such a good cook!  lol

<Usual disclaimers about my not being a medical professional.>

A couple of stones doesn't sound too bad. Under the circumstances it 
sounds like you should keep on taking the drug, but mention your 
concerns about weight gain next time you see your GP.

Are your walks with Fergus helping? Perhaps he could 'torture' you more 
often :)

Evil Nigel

Thank you Fire Monkey!  It was my GP that weighed me!  lol

-- 
Stay Safe, 
Mandy
Money talks, chocolate sings
http://mandy2.bravehost.com/


firemonkey wrote:

> Mandy wrote:
> > I've just read the page Sasquatch sent and it looks like I ain't
> > going to be loosing any weight 'cos there is no way I'm stopping
> > the Zyprexa!  :o)
> > 
> 
> 
> Q10: Should I stop taking ZYPREXA if I gain weight?
> 
> A10: As with any prescription medicine, you should not stop taking
> ZYPREXA without first talking to your doctor. Medicine is an
> important part of treatment to help you manage your symptoms. Leaving
> your symptoms untreated could be harmful to your health and quality
> of life. If you have concerns, talk with your doctor. The decision
> about whether you should keep taking ZYPREXA should be made based on
> discussions between you and your doctor.
> 
> People taking ZYPREXA may gain weight and should have their weight
> checked regularly while taking ZYPREXA. To minimize your potential
> for gaining weight, you should follow a healthy, balanced diet and
> get regular exercise.
> 
> Lilly also makes resources available, free of charge, that provide
> ongoing support to people taking ZYPREXA. These materials can help
> you manage your diet, become more active, and cope better with
> stress. Ask your doctor or healthcare professional if you are
> interested in these free resources.
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/ylnnzyt
> 
> Might be worth seeing your GP  .

On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:42:02 +0000 (UTC), Mandy wrote:

> I'm 5 foot tall and 10.5 stone when I should be 8.5 stone for my height
> :o/  I blame Steve for being such a good cook!  lol

Wow, some big rocks you have there. Maybe you should blame yourself for
being such a good eater. :)

-- 
I'm sneering at you because of your deeply snotty sneers in my
direction, you obnoxious piece of shit."
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-- 
Stay Safe, 
Mandy
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nigel wrote:

> x-no-archive: yes
> 
> Mandy wrote:
> 
> > I'm 5 foot tall and 10.5 stone when I should be 8.5 stone for my
> > height :o/
> 
> You just need to grow a bit :)

Too right!  lol

> 
> > I blame Steve for being such a good cook!  lol
> 
> <Usual disclaimers about my not being a medical professional.>
> 
> A couple of stones doesn't sound too bad. Under the circumstances it
> sounds like you should keep on taking the drug, but mention your
> concerns about weight gain next time you see your GP.

It was my GP that weighed me... I'm not that bothered by it now I know
it's prolly the Zyprexa causing it!  I'd like to be the right weight
but not being psychotic is more important!

> 
> Are your walks with Fergus helping? Perhaps he could 'torture' you
> more often :)
> 

Apparently I've put *on* weight since I was last weighed!  lol

> Evil Nigel

-- 
Stay Safe, 
Mandy
Money talks, chocolate sings
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Self-hating Troll wrote:

> On Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:42:02 +0000 (UTC), Mandy wrote:
> 
> > I'm 5 foot tall and 10.5 stone when I should be 8.5 stone for my
> > height :o/  I blame Steve for being such a good cook!  lol
> 
> Wow, some big rocks you have there. Maybe you should blame yourself
> for being such a good eater. :)

Good point!  lol