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Can Weight Be Increased Using Dexona And Periactin Tablets Lost Due To Arthritis?

hi, i have heard that dexona and practin tablets are used to increase weight. I am 48. I have reduced a lot of weight due to artharitis, urine infections, thyphoid. Are these tablets safe if taken in a minimal amount i.e every alternate day?? will they gave any side effects in log term? one most important thing i want to know is urine retention one of the side effects of these tablets. please reply.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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you are right, both dexona and periactin tablet both can cause increase weight. But dose can be decided by your physician after clinical exam, not by you. Pariactin is not a essential drug for your diseases, so if not required symptomatically, can stop it.
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Can Weight Be Increased Using Dexona And Periactin Tablets Lost Due To Arthritis?

Hi you are right, both dexona and periactin tablet both can cause increase weight. But dose can be decided by your physician after clinical exam, not by you. Pariactin is not a essential drug for your diseases, so if not required symptomatically, can stop it. Regards