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Suggest Remedies For Weight Gain While On Rituxan

Posted on Fri, 18 Nov 2016

Question: I've been taking Rituxan treatments ONLY..no other meds since Feb 2016..recent two months have been gaining few pounds...Am currently taking Lasix but not really helping..what can I do?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need to see a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem calls for a thorough clinical evaluation. Your blood pressure needs to be checked, edema needs to be ruled out, signs of heart overload or failure need to be checked for. Based on the above treatment regime needs to be worked out. You need to go to a doctor. He would be able to suggest you what is right for you.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

Dr...I appreciate your input. However, I am currently under doctor's care and they have no idea....blood pressure/heart meds are o.k....they don't know if it is simply part of the treatment process. What other alternatives are available to assist in my weight loss?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid levels important

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Sorry for not being able to respond faster.

I understand that your doctors have not been able to arrive at something concrete but the parameters are important. Presence of edema would be a determinant. The thyroid levels would also be important. In case of hypothyroidism, treatment with thyroxine would help in reducing your weight.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar