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What Causes Hair Loss And Weight Gain While On Ambien And Abilify?

my 23 yr. old granddaughter is on Depakote , ambien, abilify and propranolol ; weight gained is 50 # and now she s losing her hair. is this from the combination of meds ? Every Dr. orders another medication and I am concerned the doses and combinations are more detrimental than helpful. can someone please advise this concerned grandma?
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Consult an endocrinologist and get evaluated.

We have to rule out possible causes like hormonal imbalances.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Hair Loss And Weight Gain While On Ambien And Abilify?

Hello, Consult an endocrinologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possible causes like hormonal imbalances. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician