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I got on medicine for anxiety gained 70 pounds in a year im 220 my whole life i have been 150 what could cause this im over weight now?
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What medicine?: Both anxiety and some medicines for anxiety can cause weight gain. The latter include Risperidone and other atypical antipsychotics. And some other medicines like amitriptyline, valproate, Clonazepam and Ativan (lorazepam) can cause weight gain too. The best treatment for anxiety is psychological therapy such as cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy.
Answered 11/28/2017
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