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Does Epilim Interact With Garcinia Cambogia?
Question: Hi,
I need to know if trying Garcinia Cambogia whilst on Epilim is safe?
I have been on Epilim for over 30 years. I am 51yrs old, 160cm, and weigh 82kg, I need to lose 22kg.
I have fibromyalgia and have constant pain in all my muscles and joints, this affects my sleep quality and mobility, I also have a lot of fluid retention I am wondering if long term epilim use has contributed to these symptoms?
Thanks
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I need to know if trying Garcinia Cambogia whilst on Epilim is safe?
I have been on Epilim for over 30 years. I am 51yrs old, 160cm, and weigh 82kg, I need to lose 22kg.
I have fibromyalgia and have constant pain in all my muscles and joints, this affects my sleep quality and mobility, I also have a lot of fluid retention I am wondering if long term epilim use has contributed to these symptoms?
Thanks
xxxxx
Brief Answer:
Weight gain due to valproate
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Garcinia Cambogia can be taken with epilim which is sodium valproate.
Sodium valproate is known to cause weight gain when used for several years.
I will suggest you to continue exercises and yoga to loose weight, and consult your neurologist regarding switching you to an antiepileptic with less side effects, if possible.
Sodium valproate is not the cause for constant pain, fluid retention or restriction in mobility.
Fibromyalgia causes symptoms like pain and constant aching in muscles, joints, weakness, lethargy and early fatiguability.
Therefore, I will further suggest you to discuss with your neurologist whether you can be started on the medications to help you get relieved from the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Weight gain due to valproate
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Garcinia Cambogia can be taken with epilim which is sodium valproate.
Sodium valproate is known to cause weight gain when used for several years.
I will suggest you to continue exercises and yoga to loose weight, and consult your neurologist regarding switching you to an antiepileptic with less side effects, if possible.
Sodium valproate is not the cause for constant pain, fluid retention or restriction in mobility.
Fibromyalgia causes symptoms like pain and constant aching in muscles, joints, weakness, lethargy and early fatiguability.
Therefore, I will further suggest you to discuss with your neurologist whether you can be started on the medications to help you get relieved from the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Thanks for your answer.
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Brief Answer:
Happy to help
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further health related queries by asking a direct question to me on health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Happy to help
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further health related queries by asking a direct question to me on health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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