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What to do if i'm paranoid about weight gain (seroquel)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Seroquel (quetiapine): Seroquel (quetiapine) tends to be one of the more weight neutral of the atypical antipsychotics. Weight gain occurs 3%-7% vs 0%-1% for placebo. Tell your psychiatrist about your concerns.

Answered 9/29/2016

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