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How To Control Weight While On Seroquel For Paranoid Schizophrenia?

I have paranoid schizophrenia well under control with seroquel I have only a little bit of concentration problems and I also need to control my weight which is very sensitive seasonally In winter I tend to lose a lot of weight and in summer gain the same How can I be helped
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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Hello
I appreciate your concern to reduce weight.
You can very easily reduce your weight and subsequently a healthy way of living

Overweight not only looks bad in appearance but also it is the root cause for a number of metabolic diseases

Please follow these guidelines
Have small and frequent food
Avoid fatty fried spicy and junk food or carbonated drinks
Complete abstinence of smoking and alcohol
Have more of fresh fruits and steamed vegetables
Exercise regularly, start with brisk walking and jogging for 30 to 45 minutes daily and slowly increase your stamina
Don't expect the miracle overnight Follow it persistently 5 days a week for at least 6 months
Don't loose your mind you can very easily reduce your weight
For more assistance please feel free to contact us
Best wishes
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How To Control Weight While On Seroquel For Paranoid Schizophrenia?

Hello I appreciate your concern to reduce weight. You can very easily reduce your weight and subsequently a healthy way of living Overweight not only looks bad in appearance but also it is the root cause for a number of metabolic diseases Please follow these guidelines Have small and frequent food Avoid fatty fried spicy and junk food or carbonated drinks Complete abstinence of smoking and alcohol Have more of fresh fruits and steamed vegetables Exercise regularly, start with brisk walking and jogging for 30 to 45 minutes daily and slowly increase your stamina Don t expect the miracle overnight Follow it persistently 5 days a week for at least 6 months Don t loose your mind you can very easily reduce your weight For more assistance please feel free to contact us Best wishes