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Tegretol and Weight Gain

Tue, 06/27/2006 - 09:07
I have been on tegratol for almost 1 year now and have put on about 15 pds, mostly in my mid-section. Very upsetting as i cannot seem to do anything to get it off. Has anyone had any success losing weight while on tegratol- how did you do it? I am about to get pregnant, so changing drugs is out of the question. Do not want to carry around excess weight during pregnancy. Also, does increased dose affect weight gain?

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Re: Tegretol and Weight Gain

Submitted by Chris34 on Sun, 2006-07-23 - 21:36
I don't remember a weight issue with tegretol, but I have one question? Can you be pregnant on tegratol? I was on it and they switched me before I got pregnant. I was told you should not be pregnant on it. I just wanted to let you know that I was told it was a Class D drug. Just make sure you check with your doctor. I am not one, but I just wanted to give you the heads up. Good luck! Christine

Re: Tegretol and Weight Gain

Submitted by lara on Thu, 2006-08-10 - 09:41
Its a real shame about the weight gain with Tegratol as its a kinda good drug. I can honestly say that I am on both tgratol and Topirimate. iput the weight on big time. I saw a homeopath and have shifted 80% of the weight. Best thing for self asteem and weight loss. Highly reccomended good luck :-)

Re: Re: Tegretol and Weight Gain

Submitted by Rufus36 on Thu, 2006-08-10 - 13:16
Just like to say that I've been on Tegretol for about 10 years & was really worried for ages that it was affecting my weight (eg. putting on lots!) well about a year & a half ago I started Weight Watchers, but was concerned that I wouldn't be able to lose any weight, cos of the drugs. Well I stuck with it, its a v good & balanced diet..& at the end of last year I'd lost a total of 3 stone! I felt great & a real sense of having achieved smthg I never thought I would. Whatever you try good luck, but don't give up.. its not hopeless. Ruth

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