Invega weight gain :(

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In a very short time I’ve gone up 3 clothing sizes since starting Invega. :frowning: My last Invega pill is in a few days.

I literally have no control. I’ve never craved sweets like this in my life. It’s awful. It’s almost like a desperation for sugar and a feeling of fullness. I hate it. Not even Seroquel made me this crazy.

Im so glad I’m a few days I’ll only be on Haldol again. I feel like I’ve let everyone on the forum down. Im sorry you guys

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You have let no one down @LilyoftheValley

Trying a new med is a good thing. Doesn’t always work out, but you put the effort in to do that and it’s commendable

I have also put on a lot of weight too, so I feel your pain here

With my shopping now, I have restricted what I have at home to eat.

Stopped buying cookies, chocolate and other things like that

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oh @LilyoftheValley it’s ok…you didn’t let anyone down…just yourself…don’t let yourself go…just refrain from the sweets somehow…I drink diet coke and I never crave sweets.

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It’s very mental challenging to switch antipsychotics. But when you have adjusted to the new meds then every thing go smoothly.

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I have lived the pain of switching meds and having it bite me. I went to abilify after gaining most of my weight on risperdal but then switching to zyprexa for raised prolactin issues. Tried so hard for like a year and a half to live with abilify but I went backwards mentally and didn’t lose a skerick of weight.

Went back to zyprexa and it’s a battle but I’ve lost. I hope the haldol switch goes better for you.

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Im also having that problem on invega and its not even controlling my mood very well. Its very frustrating. All i want is soda

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I also gained 100 pounds on Invega, but I lost 65 on the max dose as well. So, I know it’s possible to lose weight on Invega. It’s just harder.

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I gained 20 kg on invega

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Thanks @Joker . 1515

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Thanks @jukebox @columbus

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Thanks @rogueone

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This is what’s happening to me. All I want is something with sugar. Ugh!

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@Jonathan2 , after my experience with Invega, I’m so impressed you lost a lot of weight on it. You’re amazing! You’re an inspiration!!!

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I’m sorry you gained 20 kg on Invega @Divergent .

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How did you lose that much weight? I’ve gained like 50lbs from Invega.

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