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Prescribed With Amitripyline For Burning Mouth Syndrome. Will This Cause Weight Gain?

I have been prescribed Amitripyline, 20mg per day for burning mouth syndrome. Will this cause me to gain weight?
Thu, 4 Apr 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Amitripyline dose not cause weight gain. you can continue your treatment according to doctor's advise. you should also exercise regularly and take healthy diet with vitamin supplements.
Hope it helps.
Take care!
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General & Family Physician Dr. Michelle Gibson James's  Response
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Amitriptyline can be associated with increased appetite with a subsequent increase in weight.

You can make a conscious effort not to gain weight with its use. If you notice that your appetite increases, opt for healthy foods.
Keep healthy snacks and other foods handy,avoid fast foods and other unhealthy options, limit your portions.

Keep active

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Prescribed With Amitripyline For Burning Mouth Syndrome. Will This Cause Weight Gain?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Amitripyline dose not cause weight gain. you can continue your treatment according to doctor s advise. you should also exercise regularly and take healthy diet with vitamin supplements. Hope it helps. Take care!