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Weight Gain issues
Hello Respected Doctors,
Does Quitipin 50 (ongoing 3 months) result in weight gain, as regular walk of around 45 mins still increase after intake of the mentioned med. Any alternate. Pls suggest. Regards
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Hello,
Yes, Quitipin (Quetiapine), even at low doses such as 50 mg, is known to potentially cause weight gain. This can occur due to increased appetite, metabolic changes, or sedation leading to reduced physical activity. Despite engaging in regular walks, weight gain may still be observed in some individuals.
If weight gain is significant or distressing, it is advisable to discuss alternatives with your treating psychiatrist. Depending on the indication (e.g., sleep, anxiety, mood stabilization), safer alternatives with lower metabolic impact such as aripiprazole or low-dose lamotrigine (for mood), or non-antipsychotic sleep aids like melatonin or doxepin, may be considered.
Next Steps
1. Consult your prescribing psychiatrist before making any medication changes.
2. Monitor your weight, appetite, and activity levels weekly.
3. Consider a referral to a dietician or weight management program if needed.
4. Ask your doctor about periodic metabolic screening (lipid profile, blood glucose, etc.)
Health Tips
Do not stop Quitipin abruptly without medical advice, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms or symptom relapse. Always consider risk-benefit ratio in psychiatric medications, and choose substitutes under professional guidance.
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