Medication and Weight Gain

I've made this list for myself, as well as for my friends of the mentally ill persuasion. I was diagnosed with Manic Depression last year (quite late, I might add), and my weight's been severely effected by the different medications that I've taken during treatment. The weight that I'm currently trying to lose was brought about by Seroquel, which bestowed an endearing nineteen pounds upon me.

All of the medications below are listed by their generic names. I've personally researched each of them, referencing both their listed side effects, and (where changes in weight weren't specified) the various experiences of those who've taken them. As always, I am not a doctor (this is probably in the world's favor)... and you should talk to one if you believe that you may suffer from mental health problems.

Weight Gain/Loss for the Over-Medicated

Weight Gain

Antipsychotic:

• Quetiapine
• Risperidone
• Thiothixene
• Paliperidone
• Fluphenazine
• Iloperidone
• Aripiprazole
• Citalopram

Combination Antidepressant and Antipsychotic:

• Symbyax

Antidepressants:

• Clomipramine
• Amoxapine
• Venlafaxine
• Desipramine
• Paroxetine
• Fluoxetine
• Mirtazapine
• Doxepin
• Sertraline

Mood Stabilizers:

• Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
• Lithium carbonate
• Carbamazepine

Antianxiety:

• Buspirone
• Oxazepam
• Diazepam
• Alprazolam

ADHD:

• Guanfacine

Neutral

Antipsychotic:

• Perphenazine 
• Molindone
• Loxapine
• Haloperidol

Antidepressants:

• Trazodone
• Selegiline
• Maprotiline
• Isocarboxazid
• Nortriptyline (either weight gain or weight loss)
• Tranylcypromine 

Mood Stabilizers: 

• Lamotrigine
• Gabapentin
• Oxcarbazepine 

Antianxiety: 

• Lorazepam
• Chlordiazepoxide (either weight gain or weight loss)
• Clorazepate (either weight gain or weight loss)
  

 

Weight Loss 

Antipsychotic:

• Ziprasidone 
• Clozapine 

Antidepressants:

• Nortriptyline  
• Duloxetine
• Amitriptyline
• Escitalopram
• Fluvoxamine
• Phenelzine 
• Desvenlafaxine
• Trimipramine
• Imipramine
• Protriptyline 
• Bupropion 

Mood Stabilizers:

• Topiramate  

Antianxiety: 

• Clonazepam

ADHD:

•  Amphetamine
• Methylphenidate
• Methamphetamine (yes, it's still legal)
• Dextroamphetamine
• Dexmethylphenidate
• Lisdexamfetamine
• Atomoxetine 

Fast: 25/72

Weight: 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 100 99 98 97 96 95

Height: 5'4"

Points:  VII