Lossing weight while on medication?

[Lotus369]

Has anyone lost weight while on medication for depression or hormone therapy? Is it possible to do so?
These medications makes me very tired and sleepy which works as a vicious circle adding on pounds.

[Lotus369]

Well thanks , I was on Norethisterone for last few months for stopping my bleeding. I was also taking escitalopram (10) and resperidone (2 mg) since  last few years. I have read that mostly everyone gaining weight while on these medications. I hope some one who have reduced their weight could comment on this.

I have committed myself for a 25 kg weight reduction goal,for the next 20 months. Maybe by following a strict regimen of activities I could put off the weight i gained.

[twehner5]

That has to be difficult!  Unfortunately, I am not on either of the medications you mentioned.  

BUT, I am so tired all the time that I got a job just so that I wouldn't sit/lay around all day!  That's how sleepy/fatigued I am - all the time - year-round.  And, I take a medication for migraines (added only several months ago) that causes fatigue.  But, I DO fight against it.  Some times I am more successful that at other times.

I hope some others will respond who are on the same types of medications that you are on.  Please hang in there and TRY not to get discouraged.  I feel for you!

[Barb135]

What type of hormone therapy are you on?  Do you have other medical issues?