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Does Remicade Cause Weight Gain?
I am concerned about my sudden weight gain. Am currently on Remicade infusion and methotrexate q 2 months for auto-immune disorder. I have not changed my eating habits, Have gained 14 lbs in a matter of about 6 weeks. Reviewed side effects for Remicade and that is not listed. I am 5 3 and I weighed in this evening at 189!!!!
Fri, 18 May 2018
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Weight gain is a possible side effect of methotrexate. It is one of the common side effect so it is possible that it may be having this effect on you.
Weight gain can occur in different ways-(1) increase appetite
(2)decrease energy and activity levels
(3)decrease satiety/fullness
(4)decrease metabolism
I hope this helps
Weight gain is a possible side effect of methotrexate. It is one of the common side effect so it is possible that it may be having this effect on you.
Weight gain can occur in different ways-(1) increase appetite
(2)decrease energy and activity levels
(3)decrease satiety/fullness
(4)decrease metabolism
I hope this helps
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