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What Causes Weight Gain While On Seroquel, Epilim And Lithium?
I ve been on lithium epilim seroquel for over 3 years. I was about 70kg when I began these meds, and got up to 119kg. I m now 100kg. I want to lose weight because its awful being so heavy. I m well at the moment but I have bipolar 1 mixed affective disorder
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Hello,
All three medications you are on can cause weight gain. However, Seroquel can cause the most weight gain.
Switching to another antipsychotic like Ziprasidone can help prevent weight gain. So discuss with your doctor to see if switching from Seroquel to Ziprasidone is right for you.
Also, follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
Hope this answers your query
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Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
All three medications you are on can cause weight gain. However, Seroquel can cause the most weight gain.
Switching to another antipsychotic like Ziprasidone can help prevent weight gain. So discuss with your doctor to see if switching from Seroquel to Ziprasidone is right for you.
Also, follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
Hope this answers your query
Please address further queries here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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