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Do Low Doses Of Stelazine Stunt A Teenager's Growth In The Bones?

Posted on Thu, 24 Jan 2019

Question: i was placed on a low dose of stelazine when i was 18 years old to treat some emotional problems i was having, I did have some weight gain and sleepiness while on the drug, but had no other symptoms. i was on it for a year. I was a late maturer and was wondering if this drug could have stunted my growth. i am six feet tall and seem to be appropriate height for family. i was just wondering because i was reading some of side effects. thank youm

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stelazine doesn't affect bone growth!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed your information fully and the drug infection about Stelazine fully. Stelazine doesn't affect bone growth. If your height is appropriate given your family background, then that should be normal.

I hope this addresses your query fully.

I wish you well.

Regards,
Dr. Ivo Ditah
Internal Medicine Specialist

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