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Hydroxychloroquine and weight gain
A 74-year-old female asked:
Dr. Darrell Herringtonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
See your doctor: This medication is usually intended for the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or other similar disorders... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Hydroxychloroquine: Drugs.Com does not list weight gain as a side effect. However, it does list anorexia (decreased appetite) for 1 to 10% of people. REF: https://ww... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vanja Kondevanswered
Psychiatry 17 years experience
Cymbals : Cymbalta (duloxetine) causes weight gain in a very small number of patients. This would not change if combined with plaquenil.
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Dr. Gloria Fonganswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
No: Cymbalta (duloxetine) can cause loss of appetite and weight loss. I have seen less weight gain on Cymbalta (duloxetine) vs. The other ssri
plaquenil ... Read More
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
It should not: cause weight gain with plaquenyl. People with arthritis gain weight from reduced activity!
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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No: No it cannot but some of your other meds can.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barbara A Majeronianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Not likely cause: Weight gain is not a side effect of hydroxychloroquine. Actually, weight loss has been reported.
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
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No: If you are also taking or had been taking steroids, the steroids will.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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LCV: Rx Issues: The issue with Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is not your total weight, but your lean body mass (lbm). You may weigh 160 lbs, but your lbm might be on... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Timothy Durkeeanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 28 years experience
And?: Are you looking for one? Why? What is your goal? Do you have a medical problem?
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Fisheranswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Possible.: This is not a feature of the disease itself, but may accompany any protracted illness. You may have lost some weight with the illness for a variety o... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Foods to help with: Healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, avocadoes, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgi... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sanjay Kumaranswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Basics: Drink more milk and eat well. Avoid unhealthy foods.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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