Why Does Seroquel Cause Weight Gain?
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
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.
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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