Weight issues

[scouser79]

Hi guys
I just have a quick question. Do any of you guy seem to suffer with weight gain? Recently my weight has ballooned by at least 40lbs! If I am honest my confidence has been knocked of late due to more seizures than normal which has halted my running regime but 40lb gain?! Any help with this would be welcomed

[BuckeyeFan]

Did you change meds lately?

I gained weight after switching from Keppra to Lamictal. However, I think several other factors may have also been involved.

[Nakamova]

I gained weight after switching to Lamictal too. All of the anti-epileptic drugs seem to have either weight gain or loss as a potential side effect.

[Endless]

I gained on Keppra, lost on Topamax, am losing on lamictal. I'm so sick to my stomach on lamictal I'm just not eating. I think everybody is different on this stuff.

[scouser79]

I've only changed dosage on my keppra but i do suffer mood swings on them too and have been given antidepressants to combat this so I am thinking is it those?

[Nakamova]

Antidepressants can also cause weight change. Effexor in particular is associated with weight gain, but most "brain drugs" seem to have the potential to affect weight.

[Tralee A]

I've changed my meds alot of time but the adding of Lamictal was one weight gain tablet. the other for me was Vimpat
I cheered when i was able to try topamax but had huge side affect from it. by that i mean panic attacks. even over the smallest things. It was embarrassing when i'd freak out/burst into tears over nothing that bad

[Loopy Lou]

I've put on over 3 stone since starting Tegretol, so I know how you feel about the weight gain. I had to go out and buy some new clothes as none of mine seem to fit anymore.