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Does lithium's side effect "weight gain" appears because of increased appetite that lithium causes, or it comes by some other mechanism?

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Lithium: Increased thirst leading to consumption of high calorie drinks has been implicated in weight gain from lithium. Lithium caused hypothyroidism is another possible factor. Blood tests including thyroid levels should be done periodically while taking lithium. People taking lithium require careful medical supervision.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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