I recommend you talk to your doctor about Metformin. Much cheaper (a few dollars a month), well proven to be effective, and few side effects. Print out this study and share it with your doctor:
This is good news for anyone suffering from weight gain. Metformin is a very inexpensive (generic) medication that has been around for many decades.
Metformin May Help Combat Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain
Despite its modest ability to attenuate weight gain, metformin may be an important addition for patients at risk for weight gain associated with antipsychotics and related consequences.
In a new meta-analysis, researchers have found the drug metformin appears to be the most effective pharmacological option for countering weight gain related to the use of antipsychotic medications.
Metformin is an antihyperglycemic agent that improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabet…