Question 1

what causes weight gain?

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Excess food: The short answer is, when caloric intake exceeds caloric expenditure. In other words, eating more food than is needed. Rarely, very rarely, it may be due to metabolic defects, .

Question 2

i want to know if valium causes weight gain.

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Possible : Chronic intake of diazepam has been associated with some weight gain.  However, the precise reason behind why this happens is not really fully understood.  It's precisely for this reason that any medicine should only be taken at the lowest dose for the shortest period of time that it takes to be effective. Hope that helps!

Question 3

is it true that donating plasma causes weight gain?

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Not exactly...: I don’t think that donating plasma is the actual cause of gaining weight. The thing is, eating more = weight gain, it’s trivial. So you could say that donating plasma increases your appetite. It’s up to you it you eat more or not.

Question 4

does elevated prolactin causes weight gain rapidly?

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NO: Prolactin has no affect on weight.  It is a hormone that control milk production in the breast and can lead to irregular periods.

Question 5

how can i lose weight from a medication that causes weight gain.?

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Weight loss: There is no easy fast way to lose weight, whether it be from medication side effects or lifestyle choices.  Sensible diets, portion control and regular exercise should help keep your weight at healthy levels.

Question 6

does minocycline cause weight gain? i read that with prolonged use it causes weight gain. i've never had to worry about my weight so i'm worried.

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Minocycline: Minocycline does not cause weight gain according to litt's d.E.R.M. Drug eruptions & reactions manual.

Question 7

what causes weight gain in anti psychotics?

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Many things: Antipsychotic meds effect many brain areas.  Some of them control vegetative functions like metabolic rate. Others control appetite (hypothalamus). Still others (pituitary gland) impact the endocrine system. All these areas can be impacted in some people on ap with resultant weight gain. These areas are monitored regularly if a pt is taking ap's. Weight gain tends to be dose related  & individual.

Question 8

is cold water or cold food causes weight gain?

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Not usually: The temperature of the food does not cause weight gain. Weight gain depends on how many calories are in the food, and how much is eaten. If food is very hot or very cold, a person can't eat hardly any of it... Which means few calories get eaten.

Question 9

does cipralex have something in it that causes weight gain. i gained 25 pounds. ?

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Weight gain: is not common with Cipralex, but is reversible when med is stopped. 25 lb weight gain is an unacceptable side effect if otherwise unexplained. Good to get checked by your pcp given weight gain. Ask for thyroid and vit. D levels. Suggest you speak with prescribing doc to switch to alternative med not likely to cause weight gain. Eat healthy and exercise regularly. Take care.

Question 10

hi doctors, i would like to know if seroxat causes weight gain, thank you very much.

Accepted Answer

Weight gain: This is an ssri.  Most of these types of  medications do cause some weight gain.

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