Weight gain due to mertazapine

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Asked for Male, 36 Years

I have been on Mertazapine ( 22.5 mg then 15 mg and 7.5 mg) from 27th February and Quitapine 25 mg ( from April 4) have noticed an unusual increase in appetite and hence weight gain. I would like to know the following: 1. With regular exercise and controller diet the weight gain can reduced ? 2. Does taking mertazapine makes one diabetic? My Hb1ac reads 5.9 now.

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Dr. Rohit Kothari Psychiatrist 9 yrs exp Panchkula Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rohit Kothari

Psychiatrist 9 yrs exp Panchkula

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Hello, Both Mirtazapine and Quetiapine can increase weight. With increasing weight chances of having diabetes is higher, moreover there are certain other mechanics by which your blood glucose level can increase with these medications. Yes regular exercise and diet regimen can help.

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