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Could Intake Of Prescibed Gupisone For Conceiving Result In Weightgain?
I am trying to conceive for quite some time now I recently miscarried after conceiving through IVF in the 5th week now another gynae Dr has asked me to take gupisone 10 mg for 3 months along with aspicor and fertab and dimet to start for this month. i want to know if i should take gupisone because its a steroid and i want to lose weight woudlnt this increase my weight and that too for 3 months.do you think it is right ?
Mon, 15 Jul 2019
Hello,
Gupisone is a steroid and it may cause weight gain. It causes increased appetite which may cause fat mass increase in the body and also it increases fluid retention resulting in weight gain due to this as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
Gupisone is a steroid and it may cause weight gain. It causes increased appetite which may cause fat mass increase in the body and also it increases fluid retention resulting in weight gain due to this as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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