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Do Insulin, Effexor, Lamotrigine Or Bupropion Cause Weight Gain?
I have Type 1 diabetes for 35 years. No complications and a1c around 7 I weigh 140 and am 5 3. I want to loose 25 lbs. I have started Hydoxy cut. I am upset that it is so difficult to loose weight. Please advise of safety. I am desperate to lose weight. I stay on a diet with little luck. I am on insulin, effexor, lamotrigine,bupropionXL. I am wondering if any of these meds. put weight on? Thank You Barbara
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Hello,
Insulin is the main reason for weight gain and your stress may lead to binge eating which is likely to be another cause. There are ways of reducing the dose of insulin and I can help you if you get back to me with a direct query.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist
Insulin is the main reason for weight gain and your stress may lead to binge eating which is likely to be another cause. There are ways of reducing the dose of insulin and I can help you if you get back to me with a direct query.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist
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