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Can HCG Weight Loss Injections Cause Seizures?
Question: hi, can hcg weight loss injections cause epileptic patients to have seizures? the last time i had a seizure was some 8 years ago, i m thinking of getting HCG injections for weight loss, can u help me with that? if they are safe or not?
Brief Answer:
Epilepsy is not a side effect caused by Hcg.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Mental confusion and nervousness are the side effects of Hcg, considering these side effect the use of Hcg can be discouraged in epileptic patients.
However does it cause seizures?
There is no evidence to suggest that at all.
There is no scientific evidence that HCG is effective in the treatment of obesity; it does not bring about weight loss. Researchers believe that when dieters do happen to lose weight on the HCG diet, it's most likely from a combination of calorie restriction and placebo effect.
Based on the information, I would have suggested for other methods of weight reduction like exercise and balanced diet.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Epilepsy is not a side effect caused by Hcg.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Mental confusion and nervousness are the side effects of Hcg, considering these side effect the use of Hcg can be discouraged in epileptic patients.
However does it cause seizures?
There is no evidence to suggest that at all.
There is no scientific evidence that HCG is effective in the treatment of obesity; it does not bring about weight loss. Researchers believe that when dieters do happen to lose weight on the HCG diet, it's most likely from a combination of calorie restriction and placebo effect.
Based on the information, I would have suggested for other methods of weight reduction like exercise and balanced diet.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
i did lose about 25 pounds with exercise and diet, i am at 195 pounds right now and i stand at 5 feet 10 inches, i am just stuck here and cant seem to loose more, its becoming harder, what other serious side effects can it cause? and as i understand u said it does not trigger any seizure? i am perfectly normal and healthy besides the rare epilepsy thing,
Brief Answer:
less likely to trigger epilepsy but there are no scientific data to support
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Good to hear from you.
As mentioned earlier it is less likely to trigger epilepsy but there are no scientific data to support its effectiveness in reducing weight.
Successful weight loss should remains a healthy, calorie-controlled diet combined with exercise. For successful, long-term weight loss, you must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits.
I would have suggested you to set a realistic goal, like lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, for that you need to burn 500 to 1,000 calories more than you consume each day, through a lower calorie diet and regular exercise.
For this long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits. To lose weight, you must use up more calories than you take in.
Hope i have cleared your queries. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you good health.
less likely to trigger epilepsy but there are no scientific data to support
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Good to hear from you.
As mentioned earlier it is less likely to trigger epilepsy but there are no scientific data to support its effectiveness in reducing weight.
Successful weight loss should remains a healthy, calorie-controlled diet combined with exercise. For successful, long-term weight loss, you must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits.
I would have suggested you to set a realistic goal, like lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, for that you need to burn 500 to 1,000 calories more than you consume each day, through a lower calorie diet and regular exercise.
For this long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits. To lose weight, you must use up more calories than you take in.
Hope i have cleared your queries. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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