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Does Nexito Cause Weight Gain? I've Been Diagnosed With Depression
Question: Does Nexito cause weight gain?
I've been diagnosed with depression (F32) and was prescribed Nexito 5 mg (morning and evening). I've heard that it causes weight gain. I also feel off when I have it.
I've been diagnosed with depression (F32) and was prescribed Nexito 5 mg (morning and evening). I've heard that it causes weight gain. I also feel off when I have it.
Brief Answer:
Yes there is possibility of weight gain
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I like to state that the answer to your question is YES.
Having said this I like to inform you that Nexito is largely weight neutral medicine and majority of patients doe not gain weight while prescribed Nexito. Only 5-10 % of patients with sedentary life style gain weight as per my own clinical experience.
It can be concluded that with active life style and healthy eating the possibility of weight gain with use of nexito is very low.
I hope this answers you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Yes there is possibility of weight gain
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I like to state that the answer to your question is YES.
Having said this I like to inform you that Nexito is largely weight neutral medicine and majority of patients doe not gain weight while prescribed Nexito. Only 5-10 % of patients with sedentary life style gain weight as per my own clinical experience.
It can be concluded that with active life style and healthy eating the possibility of weight gain with use of nexito is very low.
I hope this answers you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Would the medicine, combined with the effects of PCOS, increase the chances of me gaining weight? Because I see a gradual increase even when being active
Brief Answer:
Answer will be same irrespective of PCOS
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
Although the PCOS does not increase the chances of Nexito induced weight gain but it can itself can contribute toward weight gain. It can be said that nexito induced weight gain, if any, is independent of PCOS.
As you noticed that the weight gain is there despite being active I feel there is need to increase the physical activity and restrict calories. In case that does not help to the significant level I feel changing the medication will be the next best option.
I hope this answers you further.
Thanks and regards.
Answer will be same irrespective of PCOS
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
Although the PCOS does not increase the chances of Nexito induced weight gain but it can itself can contribute toward weight gain. It can be said that nexito induced weight gain, if any, is independent of PCOS.
As you noticed that the weight gain is there despite being active I feel there is need to increase the physical activity and restrict calories. In case that does not help to the significant level I feel changing the medication will be the next best option.
I hope this answers you further.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am glad to now that provided answer was useful for making further health decisions.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am glad to now that provided answer was useful for making further health decisions.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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