Is there any medication out there, that will treat schizophrenia, with no weight gain
side effects?
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4/20/10 4:53pm
Hello brendalou,
Abilify can cause moderate weight gain compared to the major culprits like Zyprexa and Risperdal.
The drug I'm on that caused no weight gain [and is touted as a weight-neutral atypical] is Geodon.
A disclaimer: I'm not paid in any way, either directly or indirectly, to promote this drug. However it has given me my life back. When I told a woman online that it worked like a virtual cure she was angered I used the word cure. However it's the best drug I've been on to treat schizophrenia.
The last disclaimer: not all drugs work equally well for all people and you might have a different experience from the one I had.
However your question has been answered: Geodon is not known to cause significant weight gain.
Regards,
Christina
4/23/10 3:28pm
I gained weight rapidly on Zyprexa, but just as rapidly lost it on Geodon. But I couldn't stick with the Geodon because it caused insomnia and agitation and made my bladder hurt. It also led to a worsening of my hypothyroidism, a rare side effect.
Abilify also caused me to have insomnia and agitation.
Donna
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Thank you very much for that information, it was very helpful.