Depakote made me eat ALL the time. I had my pdoc take me off it. I don't know about Zyprexa.

I just researched and i guess it is a common side effect. What did they put you on instead if you dont mind me asking?

zyprexa makes you increase weight 3 and 4 times than normal constant diet i have paradoxical reactions so i do not gain sometimes lose but that is the way i am normally underweight i went up to almost 150 lbs and i am 5 3 i lost it and rarly gain but i do not eat it increases appetite and slows down metabolism so be prepared to diet and it will not work maybe most people on it that i know are overweight if they will change do so

I am on prozac and geodon. I lost weight due to my work, but now find that I gained back 30 lbs..ugh. I am a bit down about that. Not sure if my meds play a factor in my weight gain.

Yes the Zyprexa..... I struggle with it huge on Seroquel...... These meds trigger the appetite centre of your brain sadly

Big hug..... It sux.....xo

ditto what Jan said.

With these Psych meds you have to adapt a whole new eating style.

Cut out junk food, soda, foods with high sugar content and red dyes.

Eat high protein, low fat foods:

eggs
Greek yogurt
chicken breast
fish
almonds
broccoli
brussel sprouts

Veggies and Fruits that have very low calorie/sugar:
cucumbers
apples
carrotts
bell peppers

Grains:

oats
barley
quinoa

Low-fat high fiber Snacks:

pop-corn with just a lil salt
granola
sunflower seeds
raisins
Wasabi peas (if you like spicy with your crunch)
Pumpkin seeds
Walnuts
Pistachios
Figs
Berries
Pears (many of these fruits can be put into a smoothie)

You have to change your eating style. There are tons of choices, it's just changing from your current diet to a High Protien/Low fat/Low carb/High Fiber.

Set times of the day during which you can eat. like from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Stop eating for the night at least 3 hours before bedtime.

And get creative. I take my greek yogurts and put them in the freezer, and they make a great substitute for ice cream.

Eating lots of food high in Fiber keeps you full longer, foods high in Protein give you energy and help burn fat. Cutting out carbs and sugars isn't easy, but you get used to it after awhile. Asian lettuce cups make a great replacement for bread in sandwiches. Of course drinking plenty of water, real fruit juice. No soda, or caffiene. limit cofffee.

3 dedicated meals a day, with 3 snacks, mid-morning, afternoon, and evening. Try to keep to a 1200 calorie a day diet, which doesn't sound like a lot, but when your eating mainly protein and fiber its quite a bit of food.


These are the thing that's that have kept me from gaining tons of weight over the last 29 years with all the psych meds I've been on.

Take care,
kat

You are soooooo good Kat...... I really struggle with this...... Are Cheetos on the menu??.....sigh

It’s the Zyprexa. I take that and also have gained 70 lbs in the last two years. It sucks but what are my options? Take meds and gain weight or do t take meds and go crazy(literally)

Jan,

Cheetos are one of my, "If i'm really having a rough day, down in the dumps" and just need a pick me up.

I keep a 6pk bag in the pantry, but only let myself eat one of the small bags.

everybody needs a cheat now and then, and one bag of cheetos will not kill all your hard work!

It really is a life style change when you are on meds. Don’t think of it as a diet. I struggle with the whole eating thing on a different level. Kat has a great plan (above). Try it! Prayers for strength and peace.

i have paradoxical lose weight or just do not gain no appetite eat what i want and do not gain did when i started zyprexa lost it and ok since i am very active and my metabolism is just that way

I’m on Zyprexa I have the same problem. My weight is getting out of control