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How to lose weight gained from zyprexa
A 27-year-old member asked:

Dr. Mark Owolabianswered
Family Medicine 8 years experience
When it comes to weight loss, everyone is different. There is no set time course. The speed at which one loses weight depends on the strategies that a... Read More
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Reviewed Jun 21, 2022
A 27-year-old member asked:

Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Weight = calories eaten/drank -calories burned. Use the app Cronometer to see what you are eating and burning and the reason for weight gain will be ... Read More
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Answered Mar 12, 2023
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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunlaanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes: Geodon (ziprasidone) and Abilify are great options to discuss with your doctor. Good luck
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Dr. Forshing Luianswered
Neurology 45 years experience
Sleep aids.: Prescription hypnotics all carry the risk of dependency. You may try over the counter Melatonin 3-9 mg in the evening. It is natural and safe.
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A 19-year-old male asked:

Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
You could: You could lose weight when off these medicines, especially if you increase your exercise and attend to a healthy food plan. Talk with your doctors ab... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:

Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Zyprexa (olanzapine): Zyprexa (olanzapine) isn't usually used for sleep alone. It's an antipsychotic with potential side effects [like weight gain] best avoided unless you ... Read More
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4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Even though you had: Weight gain on zyprexa, (olanzapine) you will likely still need to work at weight loss if you stop it or decrease the dose. Eat healthfully ; be physi... Read More
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4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:

Dr. Nilofer Nisaranswered
Neurology 41 years experience
Zyprexa (olanzapine) and weight: Yes, you can try reducing dose to 10 mg for 2 weeks and then 5 mg for 2 weeks and then even stop the medicine if do not see recurrence of system. Make... Read More
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4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:

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Certain antipsychotic drugs: cause rapid weight gain and high cholesterol levels, and they may increase the risk of diabetes. To be completely honest, Geodon (ziprasidone) affects... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:

Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Most likely reason is you are fewer calories and or exercised more. Use the app Cronometer to track both and see.
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Answered Feb 18, 2023
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