Saphris and weight gain

[Angeni Mai]

Has anybody else had rapid weight gain on Saphris? I mean REALLY rapid ... 20lbs in 3 weeks type thing? If so, can you tell me what you have done to curve it and lose weight? Any advice is much appreciated.

[forgetmenot220]

I did not gain anything on it but other meds have made me gain, especially Lithium. My regular doc put me on metformin (to help balance sugars out??) and phentermine (to curb appetite) and we talked diet. Tell your pdoc about the weight gain, maybe they will have an alternative for you and talking to your general doc might help too.