Weight gain on a benzo...
Hello!
So, I've been taking klonopin, in addition to an ssri and a beta blocker, daily for about 5 years. I feel like I finally found the combination that works for me and all my mental health crap!
That being said, I was always a naturally skinny person. Over the past 5 years i have gained over 70 pounds. I never thought it may be related to the meds, just assumed it was a part of aging and my metabolism changing.
However, my psychologist said it may be the klonopin. I'm at a great place anxiety wise - working from home since March has certainly had its perks! I'm no longer taking the klonopin daily, only taking it if I need it now. It's been 3 weeks, and I've lost about 10 pounds! I'm in shock!
I did some googling - which is never a good thing regarding medical stuff, and found lots of people talking about weight gain, but also lots of people talking about losing weight! I think we just all react differently to medications....
I guess my question is - have any of you lost weight quickly when stopping or cutting back on a medication? I'm happy I'm losing weight, but it would be helpful to figure out why so I can keep it going! I can't think of anything else that's changed in the last 3 weeks.... seems too good to be true💙
Donny