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Do Dexamethasone And Cyproheptadine Cause Weight Gain?
Hello Doctor, i used dexamethasone and cyproheptadhne tablets for few months. In starting i used them twice a day then after one month i used once in a day and after one more month i used once in two days. I gain weight from it. 67 kgs. I want to know that are these tablets safe to use?
Fri, 5 Aug 2016
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Yes, these medications can be associated with weight gain.
Medications can cause weight gain by increasing appetite, decreasing fullness, decreasing activity and slowing metabolism.
There is little that can be done regarding the metabolism but monitoring food/drink intake and activity can prevent weight gain.
If there is an increase in appetite, use food not likely to cause weight gain and set aside time for physical activity if possible.
I hope this helps
Yes, these medications can be associated with weight gain.
Medications can cause weight gain by increasing appetite, decreasing fullness, decreasing activity and slowing metabolism.
There is little that can be done regarding the metabolism but monitoring food/drink intake and activity can prevent weight gain.
If there is an increase in appetite, use food not likely to cause weight gain and set aside time for physical activity if possible.
I hope this helps
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