I've just started with Atkins - starting my 4th week today. I've dropped about 12-15 lbs. in that time, which I'll definitely take! I can't help but think I could drop it even quicker if I were off the Avandia. I had quite smoking about a month before being put on it, and between that and the drug I must have packed on an additional 50 lbs that I needed like another hole in my head.
It sounds like you are having good success with Atkins, though. Perhaps as you drop more weight, your doctor will stop the Avandia.
When I began the Glucophage (Metformin), I was told it may actually enhance weight loss. Of course, I started low carb and the drug at the same time, so I'll never really know.
Have you considered asking your doc for a different drug treatment than Avandia? My daughter works for my doctor and she said he tends to favor Glucophage. I do not know why, but it may be worth asking your doctor.
All these habits we have to change are sure a struggle, aren't they? I keep waiting for the magic pill that fixes everything while we just keep on doing all we like to do. LOL.....not in our lifetime, I'm afraid.