Sanjay Reddy Sanjay Reddy Asked 6 months ago

How to avoid weight gain on nortriptyline?

I've been prescribed Nortriptyline for my chronic pain. I'm worried about gaining weight because I've struggled with it in the past. Are there any specific diet or exercise tips to help prevent this while on the medication?

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Shruti Kulkarni Shruti Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Um, hi everyone. I just started Nortriptyline and I'm a bit scared about weight gain. Does it happen to everyone, or just some people? Should I cut down on my normal food intake a lot?

Vivek Sharma Vivek Sharma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It's really tough when a medication helps with one thing but then creates another worry like weight gain. I struggled with that balance for a while, feeling so demotivated. Just know it's okay to feel that way, and you're not alone in this.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Nortriptyline se weight gain ho raha hai toh diet pe control rakho aur thoda physical activity badhao. Bahar ka junk food avoid karo. Aur haan, doctor se discuss karna mat bhoolna. Simple funda hai.

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Rajeshwari Devi Rajeshwari Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Beta, dawaai se toh vajan badh hi jaata hai kabhi kabhi. Humare ghar pe toh sab kehte hain ki subah sham walk karo aur ghar ka banaya saaf suthra khaana khao. Doctor se bhi pooch lena, woh sahi salah denge.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I was on Nortriptyline for a while and did notice an increased appetite, which led to some weight gain initially. What worked for me was portion control, eating slowly, and making sure my meals had enough protein and fiber to keep me full. Also, I replaced sugary drinks with water. It takes effort but it's manageable.

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Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Given that medications can affect metabolism, especially if you have other underlying conditions, I'd strongly suggest regular thyroid panel tests along with your Nortriptyline follow-ups. Unexplained weight changes sometimes hide other issues. Always keep your doctor in the loop.

Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, I totally panicked when I started a similar med and heard about weight gain. But it wasn't as bad as I imagined. Just being mindful about my diet and getting some regular exercise, even just a brisk walk, kept things in check. Don't let the fear get to you too much.

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