Does Consumption Of Zolfresh Lead To Weight Gain?

Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017

Question: I have also the same problem of weight gain using Zolfresh. I was looking for answers to the lady's question. I would appreciate if any doctor has seen his patients gaining weight for no reason. Even after one hour of rigorous exercise and a very light diet. Should we change the drug if so what is the skinny alternative

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Zolfresh has the known adverse effect of weight gain

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Weight gain is unfortunately a known adverse effect of taking Zolfresh (zolpidem). Zolpidem is otherwise an excellent medicine. In such a circumstance you would have to make a choice. You can either choose to take Zolpidem or can choose medicines like clobazam or alprazolam which do not have this side effect but are not at par in terms of effect.

Feel free to write back.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (15 hours later)

Thanks Doctor Shah,

I was having this doubt, and I needed a confirmation. I saw several threads discussing this weight gain side-effect. However, I do agree, Zolpidem is a wonderful drug for insomnia absolutely feeling fresh the next day, so aptly named as well.

I think I should ask my doctor, for an alternative as suggested or weane away from drug support for sleep slowly.

Rgs,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Discuss the alternatives with your doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. The advantage of Zolfresh is that it practically gives no hangover the next day. However, this may come at a price (weight gain). Feel free to discuss the alternatives with your doctor.

Feel free to ask me back directly if you ever have a health related query in the future.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar