crazylikeafox Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I gained 20 lbs in the last month, since starting Risperdal, Lexapro and increasing my Lamictal dosage. I also started BC pills at the same time as everything else. Now, in the last 3 days, I've lost 10 lbs. WTF??? I stopped taking Lexapro for two days, because of the jaw clenching and nervousness. Could this be it?? Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyGwen Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 If you lose 10 lbs in 3 days, I guarantee it is water weight. Ther eis no way 10lbs of fat wil disappear in 3 days. Maybe the lexapro makes you retain water, or maybe it is the BC pills. They do that dammit. I am not having sex any more, , so I went off BC and we'll see if it does anything. And I went down on seroquel, which was zombie-ig me out and making me totally not want to move. Easy on the not taking lex on your own, bad things can happen. Tapering is good, as is talking to your doc before you go off meds. Do that please. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylikeafox Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 If you lose 10 lbs in 3 days, I guarantee it is water weight. Ther eis no way 10lbs of fat wil disappear in 3 days. Maybe the lexapro makes you retain water, or maybe it is the BC pills. They do that dammit. I am not having sex any more, , so I went off BC and we'll see if it does anything. And I went down on seroquel, which was zombie-ig me out and making me totally not want to move. Easy on the not taking lex on your own, bad things can happen. Tapering is good, as is talking to your doc before you go off meds. Do that please. Thanks! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think you're right, about the water weight. 10 pounds of water! Ewww. No worries on the Lexapro, I was on a sample pack and hadn't taken it for more than a few weeks. I did take like a quarter pill yesterday, which didn't seem to have any side effects. Plus I had permission to stop if it didn't sit well with me. Thank for the input, and thank for your concern. Made me feel all fuzzy Fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat13 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I got terrible water retention when I was on BC pills - I now have an implant and it helps alot. I still get a bit of belly swell but nothing like it was before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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