Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 I'm concerned about this whole weight gain thing with Risperdal. I'm actually on it, and I really don't want to gain a lot of weight. Does the medication make you hungry or do you retain fluids? How exactly does it make you put on the pounds. I'm pretty anxious about this. -Liz ***Don't forget to check out my website, and bookmark it! Keep checking back for updates! *** http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/mental_health_teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 I'm concerned about this whole weight gain thing with Risperdal. I'm actually on it, and I really don't want to gain a lot of weight. Does the medication make you hungry or do you retain fluids? How exactly does it make you put on the pounds. I'm pretty anxious about this. -Liz ***Don't forget to check out my website, and bookmark it! Keep checking back for updates! *** http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/mental_health_teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 I'm concerned about this whole weight gain thing with Risperdal. I'm actually on it, and I really don't want to gain a lot of weight. Does the medication make you hungry or do you retain fluids? How exactly does it make you put on the pounds. I'm pretty anxious about this. -Liz ***Don't forget to check out my website, and bookmark it! Keep checking back for updates! *** http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/mental_health_teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 I'm concerned about this whole weight gain thing with Risperdal. I'm actually on it, and I really don't want to gain a lot of weight. Does the medication make you hungry or do you retain fluids? How exactly does it make you put on the pounds. I'm pretty anxious about this. -Liz ***Don't forget to check out my website, and bookmark it! Keep checking back for updates! *** http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/mental_health_teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 I'm concerned about this whole weight gain thing with Risperdal. I'm actually on it, and I really don't want to gain a lot of weight. Does the medication make you hungry or do you retain fluids? How exactly does it make you put on the pounds. I'm pretty anxious about this. -Liz ***Don't forget to check out my website, and bookmark it! Keep checking back for updates! *** http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/mental_health_teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 In a message dated 7/3/00 4:04:33 PM !!!First Boot!!!, j.monnens@... writes: << Liz: How long have you been on the Risperdal. If it has been a while and you haven't gained weight, I wouldn't worry about it. Weight gain is a common side effect, but not guaranteed, just like anything else. Jule >> I've been on it two months. Do you think I'm past the worry zone? -Liz ***Don't forget to check out my website, and bookmark it! Keep checking back for updates! *** http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/mental_health_teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 Liz: How long have you been on the Risperdal. If it has been a while and you haven't gained weight, I wouldn't worry about it. Weight gain is a common side effect, but not guaranteed, just like anything else. Jule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 Hi Liz, I don't think it's a given that anyone taking Risperdal will gain weight. My daughter has taken it for about six months. I did notice an increase in appetite for about two weeks, but that was all. She hasn't gained any weight, and at six years old I would have expected her to gain a pound or two in six months, Risperdal or no. Kathy R. in Indiana Re: Risperdal weight gain > I'm concerned about this whole weight gain thing with Risperdal. I'm actually > on it, and I really don't want to gain a lot of weight. Does the medication > make you hungry or do you retain fluids? How exactly does it make you put on > the pounds. I'm pretty anxious about this. > > -Liz > ***Don't forget to check out my website, and bookmark it! Keep checking back > for updates! *** > > http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/mental_health_teens > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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