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I put on 10 kg in a year & i'm wonderin if dat is excesive weight gain as i'm on sertraline & risperidone. i also eat rather a lot with no exercise?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Some people: Experience significant weight gain on risperdone. But, studies have shown that doesn't need to be the case. By monitoring ; moderating intake and getting exercise regularly - weight gain can be avoided.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 11/12/2014

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