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2022-11-29 04:55:41
I had sleep problem so i met psychiatrist And i was taking sleep medicine But I felt I am gaining so much weight because of sleep medicine So i stopped medicine I want to know is it true Sleep medicine can gain weight?
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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-12-11 04:48:30

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app - Dr Hemanth Patakamuri Civil assistant surgeon and Family physician Experienced in online health care

Answered2022-11-29 13:45:12

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Yes Change the medications

Answered2022-11-29 11:34:52

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Need your medicine details as some medications causes weight gain

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Yes ..it depends on which group of medicines u r taking

Answered2022-11-29 05:20:30

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-11-29 05:03:39

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Which sleep medicine are you currently on?
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Share details and connect please or else meet your psychiatrist for a change of medications

Answered2022-11-29 05:03:36

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Yes,weight gain will be there with sleep medicine due to decreased metabolic rate.

Answered2022-11-29 04:57:12

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2022-12-04 06:40:11

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Most of the antipsyciatric drug will cause wt gain
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do regular exercises follow proper diet
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review with ur psychiatrist

Answered2022-11-29 12:02:25

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Yes it's a common side effect.

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Can cause weight gain, which group of drug you are on now?

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