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What Causes Weight Gain While On Seroquel?
Question: I was on serequel for a little over 2 years. I gained 30 pounds on it. I stopped taking it about 3 weeks ago and so far I've only lost about 6 pounds....even though I am following a low carb low sugar diet...eating very healthy meals and being physically active...how long after stopping serequel should my metabolism return. to normal
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Seroquel as you well know does cause weight gain, an average of about 15 pounds. Fortunately, this weight can come off with a healthy diet and lots of exercise. You are losing about 2 pounds per week, which is very fast. I would actually slow it down a bit. Your metabolism has already returned to normal, so over time with a healthy diet and exercise this weight will come off. I recommend no faster than 1 pound per week, otherwise studies show you are likely to gain it back quickly.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Seroquel as you well know does cause weight gain, an average of about 15 pounds. Fortunately, this weight can come off with a healthy diet and lots of exercise. You are losing about 2 pounds per week, which is very fast. I would actually slow it down a bit. Your metabolism has already returned to normal, so over time with a healthy diet and exercise this weight will come off. I recommend no faster than 1 pound per week, otherwise studies show you are likely to gain it back quickly.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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