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I am overweight i used to weigh 164 but can't lose weight on anti psychotic meds doc wobt change meds i have sleep apena is lapband good for me?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't have any: Idea what your bmi is ? I have a number of patient's on atypical antipsychotic medications who see a nutritionist and have been able to maintain or lose weight with a combination of exercise and nutrition plan.

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Answered 3/9/2015

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A member asked:

I am overweight i used to weigh 164 but can't lose weight on anti psychotic meds doc wobt change meds i have sleep apena is lapband good for me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman agreed

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