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Take 25mg of hydroxyzine most nights for 3 months for sleep. now weight gain. can this be culprit? was also on 10-20 mg of lexapro at same time.

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Unlikely: Unfortunately your medications are not likely to be the cause. Too much food and not enough exercise are more likely the answer.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/14/2021

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A member asked:

Take 25mg of hydroxyzine most nights for 3 months for sleep. now weight gain. can this be culprit? was also on 10-20 mg of lexapro at same time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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