Question 1

what causes weight gain?

Accepted Answer

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

what causes weight gain in anti psychotics?

Accepted Answer

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 3

will evening primerose causes weight gain?

Accepted Answer

It is unlikely: not much calories in it.

For that matter, if it is the oil, not much of it is in the blood when it is diluted over the entire body. If it has effects, it would be just where it is put.

Question 4

i want to know if valium causes weight gain.

Accepted Answer

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 5

is it true that donating plasma causes weight gain?

Accepted Answer

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 6

mirtazapibe works really well for me however i've heard so many stories. is it just what you eat that causes weight gain or is their something in the?

Accepted Answer

It is a definite: stimulant to increased caloric intake (particularly junk food) and this causes weight gain and predisposition to insulin resistance and diabetes.

Question 7

does having less iron on body causes weight gain?

Accepted Answer

No: Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia:

*extreme fatigue
*pale skin
*weakness
*shortness of breath
*headache
*dizziness or light headedness
*cold hands and feet
*irritability
*inflammation or soreness of your tongue
*brittle nails
*fast heartbeat
*unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or starch
*poor appetite, especially in infants and children.

Question 8

does elevated prolactin causes weight gain rapidly?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

Accepted Answer

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

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