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A member asked:

Zyprexa caused weight gain. now that i am stopped and switched to abilify (aripiprazole) my belly is out. is this from abilify (aripiprazole) or what?

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See below: Abilify (aripiprazole) is far less likely to cause carbohydrate cravings than zyprexa. That said, cravings or trouble controlling food intake occur regardless of medications in many people.

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Answered 10/12/2017

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