Just a quick question...

Is verap associated with weight gain, there's no mention on the information leaflet that comes in the pack?

If it isn't I'll just have to stop eating......cake! :'(

Hi Suzie,

I have recently decided to give up  Verap, after being on it for more than a year, and try only an alternative method to treat my CH.  (I had been using a combination of the two.) I have lost 9 lbs since I stopped taking it.   I feel certain that the Verap was a contributor to me hanging on to the weight.

Jeannie

ETA:  and putting it on in the first place. 

It certainly has its share of side effects.  I first lost a bit of weight, then gained some.  Light-headedness and I passed out a lot too.  Killed the headaches quick though; a high dose breaks the cycle for me. 

I'd trade a few pounds for being PF any and every day.

Hi and thanks for your replies

I agree a few pounds is a small trade off to a PF existence!

I have mentioned in a couple of my posts that I have only recently been diagnosed (Jan 2010)  despite many many years of battling the dreaded beast, and following a medication holiday started the verap in July 2010, hadn't really noticed the weight going on until after Christmas and I have tried my usual healthy eating and increased exercise plan but I cant shift the weight  :(
at least if its a side effect I can accept that and its not the start of the middle age spread!!!! :o