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Can The Use Of Concerta Cause Weight Gain?
Question: dear doctor.
I was wondering if there is anyway concerta can cause weight gain . I take 18 mg daily with occasional days off. 35 year old female ,approx 120 pounds .
I was wondering if there is anyway concerta can cause weight gain . I take 18 mg daily with occasional days off. 35 year old female ,approx 120 pounds .
Brief Answer:
Weight gain is less likely to be due to concerta
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Concerta contains methylphenidate, it more likely to cause anorexia, decreased appetite, and weight loss. So I feel weight gain is less likely to be due to this.
Even in the side effect profile of this agent, weight gain has not been mentioned.
Hope this helps
Take care
Weight gain is less likely to be due to concerta
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Concerta contains methylphenidate, it more likely to cause anorexia, decreased appetite, and weight loss. So I feel weight gain is less likely to be due to this.
Even in the side effect profile of this agent, weight gain has not been mentioned.
Hope this helps
Take care
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