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#575791 - 10/05/07 07:12 PM Do benzo's cause weight gain?
alexandrea alexandrea Newbie Registered: 07/25/07 Posts: 43	I am wondering if regular small doses of benzos cause weight gain (or at least inhibit it's loss) By small amount I mean .50 - 1mg of Klonopin per day (which really I just started) before that I was taking xanax .50-.75 per day for a couple months. I exercise a lot (30 min. treadmill walks mid day Mon-Fri, and hit the gym an additional 1-3 times per week for stairmaster sessions and weight training) I eat well, not overweight but my midsection does not seem to budge. Could it be my metabolism is still recovering from being on LExapro for 4 months - I just quit about a month and a half ago OR is it the benzos? I take no other drugs. Any input is appreciated
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#606594 - 11/28/07 11:45 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: alexandrea]
Cooly Cooly Board Addict Registered: 02/08/05 Posts: 394	I think (and I'm not a doctor) is/was the lexapro. Celexa (a very similar drug) made me gain 15-20 lbs. It took me two years to loose that weight. I've heard klonopin can cause weight gain also, but nothing like ssri(s)
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#606602 - 11/29/07 12:12 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: Cooly]
Strawberry Strawberry GOLDEN EAGLE GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 01/29/06 Posts: 5344 Loc: Going Home........	I don't think there is any clear answer to that, it looks like it varys between people. I have read a few web sites that say that stress will cause weight gain. On the other hand the drug clearing house site says: Low to moderate doses: loss of appetite, constipation or diarrhoea. Feelings of euphoria or isolation, emotional depression may also occur. Higher doses: muscle weakness skin rashes weight gain increased risk of accidents increased risk of falling sexual problems menstrual irregularities and so on... _________________________ .
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#606733 - 11/29/07 09:40 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: Strawberry]
bshen bshen Journeyman Registered: 05/31/06 Posts: 54	What were you taking when you put the weight on? Many people complain of weight gain from Lexapro. I haven't heard anything about benzos and weight gain. Stress is known to cause-mid section weight gain because the release of cortisol causes the body to store weight in that area.
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#608074 - 12/02/07 11:57 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: bshen]
stressedout stressedout Pooh-Bah Registered: 02/01/07 Posts: 1036 Loc: Lost	Originally Posted By: bshen What were you taking when you put the weight on? Many people complain of weight gain from Lexapro. I haven't heard anything about benzos and weight gain. Stress is known to cause-mid section weight gain because the release of cortisol causes the body to store weight in that area. I have never read that. Everything factored in though, even being on a certain medication, isn't the end result the same? If you eat more calories then you burn you will gain weight. If you burn more calories then you eat you will lose weight. (Unless you have a medical condition like a thyroid problem). I have heard that weight gain by some medications is because it causes people to feel more hungry and it's not actually the medicine itself? Perhaps I am wrong but it would appear to make sense that if a person is taking in less or more calories then burning they are either going to lose or gain weight.
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#608078 - 12/02/07 12:08 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: alexandrea]
Nicks11 Nicks11 Pooh-Bah Registered: 07/06/06 Posts: 1090 Loc: Waiting for the flood	I don't know about the Lexapro, except that I heard it has a lot of side effects. Any benzo is going to slow down your metabolism because it is a depressant, so I would watch what I eat when taking them. They are also anti-nausea, so you might feel like eating a bit more than you would if you weren't on them. Good Luck!
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#608214 - 12/02/07 07:04 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: Nicks11]
TeaHee23 TeaHee23 Newbie Registered: 11/26/07 Posts: 34	Yes, Benzo's give you the munchies. It's not that intense however, i've taken a klonopin and been a bit hungry after it kicked in. Also, they use benzo's in Vet Medicine to increase the appetite in animals. I want a Benzo and some blueberries now!
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#622378 - 01/01/08 10:07 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: TeaHee23]
Tiades Tiades Board Addict Registered: 09/14/07 Posts: 391 Loc: West Coaster	I haven't found that benzos give me the munchies. I've actually lost weight since starting Valium and Xanax when needed. I know I was a stress eater. So if I feel a freakout creeping up, I take xanax. If I know I'm gonna be in a situation that puts me on edge (like my mom or the in-laws) I take xanax and valium. I like the valium for the muscle relaxing properties. It's good for when the Soma/carisoprodol is low or I want something before I go to bed without the use of Ambien. _________________________ Only those not paddling have time to rock the boat.
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#622412 - 01/01/08 11:24 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: Tiades]
johnnice johnnice Journeyman Registered: 12/11/07 Posts: 71 Loc: new york	CNS depressants can slow down metabolism no?
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#622574 - 01/01/08 05:55 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: johnnice]
rockbottom rockbottom Nightmare customer. Never happy. Always a pain in the back. Even when receiving more than he paid for. Using our name/site to threaten IOP's. Cheating IOP's Enthusiast Registered: 11/27/07 Posts: 264 Loc: so cal	no but they lower your resistance to say no to good food , like chocolate and pie, also tamales if your mex. like me just say no
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#623858 - 01/03/08 04:06 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: rockbottom]
Cooly Cooly Board Addict Registered: 02/08/05 Posts: 394	Well, Stevie Nicks is still swearing that Klonopin made her fat. She doesn't mention the fact that she also stopped doing an eight-ball of cocaine everyday at the same time she started Klonopin though:)
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#623920 - 01/03/08 05:46 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: Cooly]
mentoramy05 mentoramy05 GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 02/15/06 Posts: 2064 Loc: In your Eyes	I take Xanax (2 .5's a day) and no weight gain here _________________________ The only thing worth stealing, in life, is a kiss from a sleeping child. ALWAYS Treat others the way YOU want to be treated
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#623924 - 01/03/08 06:02 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: mentoramy05]
Cooly Cooly Board Addict Registered: 02/08/05 Posts: 394	I agree with you mentoramy06. I do not think they cause weight gain either (for the record).
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#623980 - 01/03/08 08:21 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: Cooly]
desertdweller desertdweller Enthusiast Registered: 12/12/07 Posts: 206	Me neither; has nothing to do with gaining weight for me. D
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#652100 - 02/18/08 06:44 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: desertdweller]
Pacolito Pacolito Banned. Making posts requestion PM for great source Stranger Registered: 02/06/08 Posts: 16 Loc: Europa	havent proven any wheigt gaining on me, benzo is muscle relaxing to so in that matter it´s good for your muscles if you train $\:\)$ _________________________ Only the strongest survive....
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#652258 - 02/18/08 11:24 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: alexandrea]
4lori 4lori Enthusiast Registered: 10/08/06 Posts: 283	If the benzo type drugs were causing you to sleep more or be less active, that could cause weight gain.
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#652268 - 02/18/08 11:36 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: 4lori]
NotBillGates NotBillGates GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 01/15/04 Posts: 2873 Loc: 867-5309	My Cat takes Valium (she's high strung) and 10-15 minutes after her dose (1/4 of a 2mg tab), she runs to the food bowel and gorges. And she's one fat cat. _________________________ “Choosing Obama is a great opportunity for Americans to show the world they can change, be humble and learn from their mistakes." - Nelson Mandela
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#652385 - 02/18/08 02:59 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: NotBillGates]
kserah kserah GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 10/05/04 Posts: 5075 Loc: In the moment	That's easy. Just don't eat cat food after taking valium and you'll have nothing to worry about. Seriously, if your cat was anxious, yes, a valium would make her relax and get hungry. Just like some other things we know would. _________________________ If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely is not for you.
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#654560 - 02/21/08 12:30 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: kserah]
jimmyleft jimmyleft Member Registered: 02/12/08 Posts: 158	Nar dont think so I take 2mg day started working out eating right lost 8kg in 4 weeks. Dog foods worse bye the way hmm.
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#655155 - 02/22/08 06:03 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: jimmyleft]
jackspa jackspa Banned: very rude and offensive posts Veteran Registered: 09/03/04 Posts: 564 Loc: south	Only if you eat. The benzos are low cal themselves.
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#655173 - 02/22/08 06:48 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: jackspa]
Rescue3000 Rescue3000 Old Hand Registered: 12/29/06 Posts: 434 Loc: East coast offshore	Like the previous poster said sure,the med itself won't cause you to gain weight.The thing I have found is that it relaxes you and increases your urge to eat sweets,like icecream ,chocolate,all kinds of junkfood and even have more of an appitite at the dinner table.When your upset and have anxiety about anything or just general anxiety disorder you tend to be not hungry,in an up set state you dont even feel like eating.That said yes Valium Xanax, all benzos can lead to a gain of weight which actually means your feeling healthy in many ways..Thats only my personal opinion as a 190lb 53 year old man. _________________________ You sink them we save them!!
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#663895 - 03/07/08 07:46 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: Rescue3000]
nuttylady2 nuttylady2 Stranger Registered: 10/09/07 Posts: 9	i have gained over 20 pounds since i been taking xanax....i KNOW it's b/c of that AND the fact that i sit a lot more at my computer than i used to but whenever i take a xanax i feel the effect MORE if i eat..therefore the weight gain Nuttylady2 p.s i LOVED the post about stevie nicks lol Edited by nuttylady2 (03/07/08 07:46 PM)
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#670936 - 03/20/08 08:06 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: nuttylady2]
jimmyleft jimmyleft Member Registered: 02/12/08 Posts: 158	But how much do you eat you dont have to eat loads the body will soon adjust itself. Why not drink grapfruit thats ment to inhance the effect.
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#705218 - 05/27/08 12:54 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: jimmyleft]
WingsOfWax WingsOfWax Journeyman Registered: 05/22/08 Posts: 77	Personally, I care less about what I eat when I am on benzos. That slice of pizza looks delicious, why not? I'm carefree! Also, when I was on benzos, I did gain a lot of weight.
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#705227 - 05/27/08 01:20 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: WingsOfWax]
charisma01 charisma01 Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/21/04 Posts: 1002 Loc: California Mountains	I thought I was the only one this happend to. Good to know I'm not. I rarely take benzos, just when I can't sleep and it's usally on a hydro break. I take it right before bed in order to try and curb the eat fest. But it doesn't work. I end up laying in bed fantasizing about food and then wobble into the kitchen and start to stuff my face. When I feel good an full, I wander back to bed. But not before re-brushing my teeth first Then it's off to sleepy land for me. Of course, I wake up in the morning feeling a ton of guilt for all of that junk I ate. _________________________ Jennifer
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#705258 - 05/27/08 02:27 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: Pacolito]
nephro nephro GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/04/06 Posts: 8817 Loc: UK, despite the rumours	Originally Posted By: Pacolito havent proven any wheigt gaining on me, benzo is muscle relaxing to so in that matter it´s good for your muscles if you train $\:\)$ Training involves muscle contractions; the last thing you want your muscles to do is relax. Muscle weakness is a side-effect of benzodiazepines (not surprisingly), as is tiredness, which is the last thing you need when training. Stretching following exercise and warming down is better in preventing stiffness than taking benzodiazepines.
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#716065 - 06/18/08 12:28 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: nephro]
WingsOfWax WingsOfWax Journeyman Registered: 05/22/08 Posts: 77	Actually, relaxaxtion of your muscles AFTER a heavy workout is key to getting bigger muscles. Of course, benzos decrease adrenalin, so you might not feel the necessary energy.
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#764864 - 09/13/08 05:06 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: WingsOfWax]
cookiemonster cookiemonster Journeyman Registered: 03/13/08 Posts: 59	no way they dont make you put on weight. you start skiping meals so they will hit you quicker. i went from 11 and 1/2 stone to 9 stone 6 months of taking k-pins 18- 22mg perday
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#764894 - 09/13/08 06:11 PM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: WingsOfWax]
nephro nephro GRAND Pooh-Bah Registered: 09/04/06 Posts: 8817 Loc: UK, despite the rumours	Originally Posted By: WingsOfWax Actually, relaxaxtion of your muscles AFTER a heavy workout is key to getting bigger muscles. Of course, benzos decrease adrenalin, so you might not feel the necessary energy. It's actually during rest periods where muscle gains take place, as damaged muscle cells repair bigger and stronger. But rest is all that is needed - as in do not work the muscles you have trained - benzodiazepines do not provide any advantage in this regard. On the subject of weight gain, nervousness suppresses appetite, so if you suffer from nervousness, benzodiazepines may help you eat more. But they don't directly cause weight gain.
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#765078 - 09/14/08 01:37 AM Re: Do benzo's cause weight gain? [Re: nephro]
Aaron4 Aaron4 Member Registered: 08/28/08 Posts: 132	Originally Posted By: nephro On the subject of weight gain, nervousness suppresses appetite, so if you suffer from nervousness, benzodiazepines may help you eat more. But they don't directly cause weight gain. Completely agree, intense anxiety is a very effective appetite suppressant. Misery for weight loss is a horrible trade off IMO. I personally have not noticed any difference in weight on benzos. SSRI's on the other hand have been shown to cause weight gain and the theory is they slow down metabolism. Just a humorous story, my father got Montezuma's revenge in Mexico many years back. He was sick for over a month and lost 15lbs. off his relatively slim frame. He actually crawled to the bathroom one night to throw up, passed out, and broke a finger. All of the men he told about that month commented how awful it sounded. All of the women he told about it said "why can't that happen to me." $\:D$
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