Posted by Mitch on August 31, 2001, at 17:38:11
In reply to Possible to lose weight on lithium? Cam? Others? , posted by Briana on August 30, 2001, at 11:11:58
> Is it even possible to lose weight on lithium? I've tried major exercising, plus modification in diet, and I've not lost any weight while on lithium. Is it possible to lose on this med, or are my efforts futile?
I would get a TSH level drawn (thyroid). If it is low or low-normal ask your pdoc about adding thyroxine (T4) to see if that would help. Lithium is somewhat notorious for triggering hypothyroidism (and subsequent weight gain).
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