Ugh!!!
I’m back on Depakote and this is what I get as a side effect!
The weigh just keeps piling on!
I don’t know what to do because I can’t function without this drug!
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That’s so awful! Can you try only eating 1500 calories per day? Exercise? It might at least help you maintain your current weight if not lose it. I know it’s super hard. I gained 100 pounds trying certain drugs. It’s possible to not gain though if you can exercise and watch calories. I’m not judging you, just telling you what worked for me.
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replacing meals with soup helped me. Wishing you luck! hope you can find some solutions
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Wave, it sounds like you have no choice but to be on this med.
What’s causing the weight gain? Are you eating more?
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What kind of food are you eating? Certainly if you were eating fresh fruits & vegetables, your weight should stay the same or decline.
Try to avoid carbohydrates such as rice, wheat & bread and eat more protein such as eggs & fish.
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Thanks @LilyoftheValley @POET @everhopeful and @yinyang
Yeah yesterday I ate a lot!
Depakote increases my appetite!
I’m asking my father to help me restrict my food intake.
I’m desperate
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sorry to hear that @Wave
i eat a lot too.. get hungry a lot. But i always eat small so that i don’t eat too much overall the day.
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I’m going to consume less carbs.
I’ve been eating way too many high carb foods lately.
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The 3 things I’ve found that decrease my appetite are
- Metformin
- A B-complex
- Lots of decaffeinated coffee
So you’re already on Metformin, and you’re taking a multivitamin so you can’t take a B-complex as you’ll overdose on folate.
That only leaves drinking more decaffeinated coffee 
from my list.
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Yes thanks @everhopeful
I plan on drinking plenty of decaf coffee!
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This is it. I think I will join you.
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Good luck @anon25873142!
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My secret. Apples. Whenever I’m hungry I eat an Apple. They are tasty, low in calories and filling. Now that I think about it I’m going to eat one (my favorite apples are pink lady).
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Yeah good for you!
Thanks @TheFountainPen
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enjoy your apple @TheFountainPen =)
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You got this @Wave! You can do it!
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I hope so @LilyoftheValley
Thanks!
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@Wave , I lost 50 lbs. seven years ago by restricting calories using a calorie counting app, and daily exercise. I counted calories for many years.
I’m keeping the weight off through portion control, trying to eat more veggies (cooked), and regular exercise. And, I drink tons of black, unsweetened, decaf coffee.
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Wow that’s impressive!
Good for you @SkinnyMe!
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Thankyou, @Wave !
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