Did anyone gain weight on Toframil?

[tillysav]

My doctor says Tofromil will help my IBS and sleep. He also said it is similar to Elavil. The side effects information says it can cause weight gain. When I ask my doctor about weight gain on Toframil or Elavil he said "they do not cause weight gain". I read on these boards and the magority of women did have weight. Confused Sorry to be so vain but I have already gained 10 lbs on other meds. Thanks for your replies. Tilly

[codyryonwoodward]

I have never taken the first med, but I did take elavil. I took it at the time to help with my migraine headaches anywho I gained 45 pounds total with this med. I went off of it. I took it for 7 or 8 months. I have dropped 25 pds but I am still trying to lose the rest. I do believe it causes weight gain banghead .

[tigger_gal]

OH YEA>>> When I tried Elavil I was 120 and by the time I stopped it I was 138.... that was in 3 months... I stopped taking it do to it made me a very mean person, as with any anti-depressants I have tried.. I lost 8 lbs when I stopped it.. I tried effexor and that made me extremely ill.. as for the others I cannot recall the names.. my husband takes celexa and remeron, the remeron is an anti-depressant and sleep aide... he has gained weight but, not very noticable. less than 10 lbs over the last year...
Brat

[tillysav]

Thanks guys...no way am I taking this drug!

Oh, I forgot to add...my doctor also said these anti-depressents were pain blockers. I'm not depressed, but I might be if I gain anymore weight! Thanks again for relies. Tilly

[Jessica in Arkansas]

Dearest Tilly Lady,

You are so beautiful that if you wore a burlap sack to the Mrs. America awards you would overwhelmingly win!!
Miss you and hope you find a solution for concerns!
Much love,
Jessica