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Medication side effects, or something else? - May 9th 2013, 11:43 PM
Okay, to be brief, I've had anxiety and depression issues since I was 13 and have always been on medications. I've been on countless combinations and dosages, but I recently got on a combination that seems to be working back in December when I was in the hospital.

I'm glad that things seem to be working, but the side effects are so, so bad, and I sometimes can't tell if they're side effects or separate issues. I know one thing is a side effect for sure, and that's weight gain. I've gained about [Edited] pounds ever since I got on this combination. The other major issue is that my menstrual cycle is all kinds of messed up. My last two or three periods have been very light and only lasted a couple of days. However, now my period is 21 days late.

The medications I'm on are as follows: escitalopram 10mg, clonazepam 0.25mg, risperidone 3mg, and olanzapine 2.5mg.

What is going on?
Last edited by PSY; May 9th 2013 at 11:51 PM. Reason: Please do not post body weight/size figures on TeenHelp.