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How To Reduce Weight After Taking Amytriptylrene?

Hello, I see a neuroopthamologist in Winnipeg, I have been on amatriptyline and relpax for migraines since 2011 but I was only made aware just recently the drug amatriptyline causes weight gain. Our weather systems have settled down so I will be weening myself off amytriptylrene and now have been prescribed topamine. Just trying to find more out about Topamine and how quickly will I see weight loss once off amytriptylrene
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Some medications can be associated with weight gain. They can alter appetite, fullness, metabolism or energy level.

Weight loss off the amitriptyline would depend not just on discontinuing the drug but also on your diet and activity level.
If you are able to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet then this would help.

Topiramate is used to prevent migraines and should help you. It has also been found to help with weight loss so it should help you with that as well.

I hope this helps
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How To Reduce Weight After Taking Amytriptylrene?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Some medications can be associated with weight gain. They can alter appetite, fullness, metabolism or energy level. Weight loss off the amitriptyline would depend not just on discontinuing the drug but also on your diet and activity level. If you are able to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet then this would help. Topiramate is used to prevent migraines and should help you. It has also been found to help with weight loss so it should help you with that as well. I hope this helps