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Will hydroxyzine cause weight gain?
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Yes: After searching latest data upon seeing dr chiu's answer, I do agree old antihistamines do cause weight gain.
Answered 11/9/2020
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Yes: The older type of antihistamines do tend to lead to weight gain. In fact, periactin (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) was often used to induce weight gain at one time. Since Hydroxyzine is an older antihistamine, the answer is yes for some people.
Answered 11/9/2020
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