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How Can Excessive Body Weight Be Reduced?
Yes, I have listed phenobarbital and valproic acid which is what my disabled daughter takes. She is also obese and has other problems. For her obesity, I have been told she should drink lemon and ginger water that would help her lose some weight. Would that be okay. she also takes a thyroid medication.
Mon, 5 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As she is taking thyroid medication and valproic acid, weight gain can be due to hypothyroid and valproic acid. To manage weight she need to do regular exercise and she can try drugs like Metformin/Topiramate to reduce weight after consulting her treating doctor. Lemon and ginger may help to some extent but efficacy is doubtful.
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Dr. Ramchandra Lamba
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As she is taking thyroid medication and valproic acid, weight gain can be due to hypothyroid and valproic acid. To manage weight she need to do regular exercise and she can try drugs like Metformin/Topiramate to reduce weight after consulting her treating doctor. Lemon and ginger may help to some extent but efficacy is doubtful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramchandra Lamba
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