Question 1

might consuming vodka with a sugar free mixer make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes it will...: A standard mixed drink has about 100 calories from the one "jigger" of vodka ~1.5 oz . Adding 8 oz of  tonic water or red bull adds 90 to 115 more calories. A sugar free mixer may save you only 90 calories, so you still get plenty of "empty" calories from the alcohol content.  See more at http://www.Calorieking.Com.

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

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

what causes weight gain with abilify (aripiprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Not known: The exact mechanism as to how Abilify (aripiprazole) causes weight gain is not  known and may vary from person to person. It could cause a lack of feeling full (lack of satiety) or cause an increase craving for sweets or food in general. The only way to combat it without taking another med is to limit your portion size and eat foods that are healthy for you. Also exercise. I wish i could give you more detail..

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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