Does lamictal cause weight loss?

In all my years of seeing family members take different treatments, weight loss from Lamictal is quite uncommon. It is generally a stable medicine. If you are losing weight, it might just be due to stress or your appetite changing.

Man, I wish it caused weight loss for me, but unfortunately it didn't change my love for butter chicken at all! It's pretty weight-neutral for most people.

I completely understand how worrying it is when your body changes on a new medication, it can make you feel so anxious. Just try to breathe easy; while mild weight loss can happen, it's usually just your system adjusting.

Keep your mind positive and do not stress about the scale. When your inner health and peace are restored, your body will automatically find its right and natural weight.

Yes, I agree. Some people do experience a mild drop in appetite initially, but it's best to keep a simple food diary to track it.

Strong medicines can sometimes reduce the digestive fire or appetite. Eating a small piece of ginger with salt before meals can help revive your hunger naturally, but do keep your doctor informed.

Yes, it can occasionally cause a slight decrease in appetite. Nothing to worry about unless it is a very sudden drop.

Hey there! It is mostly weight-neutral, so don't worry too much about dramatic changes. Just enjoy your healthy home-cooked food and stay happy! 😊

A calm nervous system keeps the digestion balanced. Practicing gentle pranayama daily will help stabilize your appetite while taking this medication.

Haan na, weight loss toh isme normally nahi hota. Some people lose appetite in the beginning, but it becomes normal later. Don't worry, just eat your meals on time properly.

My teenage daughter is on this and she did lose a little weight in the first month because she felt slightly nauseous. I made sure to give her small, frequent meals like light khichdi and soups until she felt better.

I started this a week ago and I feel like I have no appetite at all, which is making me quite nervous. Has anyone else experienced this kind of sudden drop in hunger?

Weight loss on Lamictal isn't very common, so if you are losing weight rapidly, it is very important to get it checked by your doctor to rule out other metabolic issues.

I was just reading up on this because my cousin might start it soon. It seems weight loss is pretty rare on Lamictal compared to other options, but everyone's chemistry is different.