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Why Does Seroquel Cause Weight Gain?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015
Question: Can using a somthing like Human Growth Hormone help with the weight gain that my seroquel is causing?What can I use to conteract the weight gain. It is causing me major upset.. Is there a medication I can take to counteract the hormonal inbalace that seems to be occuring. I exercise 4x times a week, dont binge eat - and I am still gaining weight
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Don't use Growth Hormone.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Greetings from Dr. Divakara.P     
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.

Weight gain has been put as a a rare side effect of Seroquel. So don't just presume that it is due to the Seroquel.

I would advice you to get certain test to know other probable cause of weight gain . Kindly get these tests done and revert back .

Fasting and Postprandial blood sugars, Serum Cortisol ( Morning and evening sample ) , Serum TSH and Ultrasound Abdomen .

Regarding use of Growth hormone I strongly don't recommend taking it for weight reduction.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .

Regards.
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Why Does Seroquel Cause Weight Gain?

Brief Answer: Don't use Growth Hormone. Detailed Answer: HI Greetings from Dr. Divakara.P First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query. Weight gain has been put as a a rare side effect of Seroquel. So don't just presume that it is due to the Seroquel. I would advice you to get certain test to know other probable cause of weight gain . Kindly get these tests done and revert back . Fasting and Postprandial blood sugars, Serum Cortisol ( Morning and evening sample ) , Serum TSH and Ultrasound Abdomen . Regarding use of Growth hormone I strongly don't recommend taking it for weight reduction. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask . Regards.