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A member asked:

Out of zyprexa and seroquel (quetiapine) what causes more weight gain and fat storage?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zyprexa (olanzapine) is: More often associated with weight gain/ fat gain compared to seroquel (quetiapine). Your psychiatrist can go over medications and possible side effects with you. Take care.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/10/2020

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Zyprexa (olanzapine): Zyprexa does, it is less dose dependent in this side effect than seroquel (quetiapine).

Dr Levin agreed

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