Shyfeedeeguy:
Weight gain and increased hunger looks to be one of the side effects of that medication from what the internet says. Many meds like antidepressants and antipsychotics have “off label” uses such as treating insomnia, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and other conditions.
I’m on one to treat anxiety, as the normal anti anxiety meds don’t work for me but this one has though it is also a off label use. Finally found one that works but it also causes gaining and insane hunger... like stomach growling and hunger pangs so it’s hard to ignore.
irishrunner:
^^^ what med was prescribed?
Seroquel. I have bipolar disorder type 2 so normal SSRI antidepressants (which are also prescribed for anxiety) only make things worse. Seroquel is an antipsychotic, though it’s also used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, etc etc etc. It’s really made a difference. I’m on a mood stabilizer called Lamictal too for depression but that’s a weight neutral drug.
