Question 1

does the medication vyvanse cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, essentially this medication is an amphetamine, and typical side effects include loss of appetite, leading to weight loss. Discuss this with the prescribing doc to determine if the benefits outweigh this effect or if different Meds could be used instead.  Good luck

Question 2

what could cause sudden weight loss with no exercise, no diet, no new medications, etc?  also oddly very hungry?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like you may: Have a thyroid problem like thyrotoxicosis: when the hormone, thyroxine is produced in abundance, generally causes loss of weight and increased hunger, 
see your pcp or an internist for getting evaluated, tested and treated, 
there might be other causes, but this the one of the commonest. Others include diabetes.
Good luck.

Question 3

im insuline resistant and ive not been using medicine for it for more than 2 years...
im currently on a diet and gyming but my weight loss is very slow... can it be caused by me not using my medication?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. Maybe not.: Dr. can recheck. One should choose an exercise one really enjoys. Any exercise burns calories, so if she does not eat or drink more calories than she is using during her exercise, then her body will burn up fat as fuel. However, if a person drinks a large orange juice (about 300 calories) while exercising, and exercises away only 200 calories, she will still gain weight even though she exercises.

Question 4

what drugs cause weight loss? i am doing a study in school so i was told to ask a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss drugs: Here is a list of some meds that can cause weight loss: wellbutrin, topimax, zomig, phentermine, alli, orlistat, locarserin, qsymia (phentermine and topiramate)...

Question 5

does lipozene weight loss drug cause rapiod heart beat?

Accepted Answer

No: Lipozene is a dietary fiber supplement. Taking it is equivalent to eating a bowl of All-Bran. It does not cause rapid heart beat. However, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia is a very common entity. IF you're frequently troubled with it, see your doc for an accurate dx. PS, dieting can cause low potassium which increases the incidence of all cardiac arrhythmias - get your electrolytes checked!

Question 6

what weight loss medication can you safely take with depakote if it caused weight gain?

Accepted Answer

None: There are no proven safe weight loss medications out there.Good diet and exercise are the answeer, as always.

Question 7

hi! i have epilepsy but am also interested in weight loss with phentermine 37mg dose for 30 days. i take levetiracetam(keppra) do you think these two medications combined would cause any harm? also is it okay to take phentermine with epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

: Definite caution is advised if you are taking Keppra because Phentermine can decrease seizure threshold and so alter your seizure control.

Question 8

what medication can be used along with seroquel weight gain? i've read about metformin and topamax (topiramate)  adderall 5mg caused weight loss before on seroquel

Accepted Answer

The best : Solution is diet, exercise and burning off more calories than you take in. You need to discuss any potential medications with your doctor to make sure they're appropriate for you and won't have any harmful interactions.

Question 9

i got my period &at the same time i got the flu &i started to take 1000 mg paracetamol, 60 mg pseudoephedrine, 4 mg chlorpheniramine maleate 3 times for 5 days so far. does these medications interfere with weight loss and can it cause more bloating?

Accepted Answer

May be: These medications are not likely to change the course of your "flu" and have side effects. Your weight loss is more dependent on your food intake and exercise or the lack of it., but not on the medications you mentioned.

Question 10

i have a tsh level of .31 t3 t4 are good i had unintentional weight loss of 80 lbs in 6 months have diabetes 2 and my a1c is 5.3 no medication for it is this part of the cause for my extreme weight loss my doctor just srugged it off help?

Accepted Answer

: Unintended weight loss warrants investigation. It would be prudent to consult a gastroenterologist as you may not be absorbing your food properly.

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Does the medication vyvanse cause weight loss?

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What could cause sudden weight loss with no exercise, no diet, no new medications, etc? also oddly very hungry?

A member asked:

Im insuline resistant and ive not been using medicine for it for more than 2 years... im currently on a diet and gyming but my weight loss is very slow... can it be caused by me not using my medication?

A member asked:

What drugs cause weight loss? i am doing a study in school so i was told to ask a doctor?

A member asked:

Does lipozene weight loss drug cause rapiod heart beat?

A member asked:

What weight loss medication can you safely take with depakote if it caused weight gain?

A member asked:

Hi! i have epilepsy but am also interested in weight loss with phentermine 37mg dose for 30 days. i take levetiracetam(keppra) do you think these two medications combined would cause any harm? also is it okay to take phentermine with epilepsy?

A member asked:

What medication can be used along with seroquel weight gain? i've read about metformin and topamax (topiramate) adderall 5mg caused weight loss before on seroquel

A member asked:

I got my period &at the same time i got the flu &i started to take 1000 mg paracetamol, 60 mg pseudoephedrine, 4 mg chlorpheniramine maleate 3 times for 5 days so far. does these medications interfere with weight loss and can it cause more bloating?

A member asked:

I have a tsh level of .31 t3 t4 are good i had unintentional weight loss of 80 lbs in 6 months have diabetes 2 and my a1c is 5.3 no medication for it is this part of the cause for my extreme weight loss my doctor just srugged it off help?

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