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I am psychosis patient. I am taking lurafic 40 and amisant for the last 8 months. My weight is increasing. I have put on 10kg after starting the medication. Can I use metformin for weight loss with my antipsychotic medication.
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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Just be aware that medicine are just one part of any psychic treatments. Sometimes such medicine can cause sides effects like weight gain. So to mange such effects, In parallel you need follow certain non medicine treatment plan like changes in your lifestyle, dietary, excersise, self therapies along with counseling session to see a complete cure.
Consult a psychologists to recommend the suitable non medicine treatment plan that you can follow practically.
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Call me directly or online through Practo for further detailed evaluation and suitable recommendation to balance your weight. Be positive. You will be alright soon.
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Dr. Vivek Arun Kumar J K
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Chennai
Hi. I see that you are worried about the weight gain caused by antipsychotic usage.
The first step here would be to evaluate if the weight gain is indeed caused by antipsychotic usage though it is highly likely. Still some other investigations maybe needed.
Secondly, metformin is a good drug to prevent further weight gain rather than induce weight loss by antipsychotics. You need to consult to know if starting the drug is needed for you.
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Certain lifestyle modifications will be needed to help weight loss even if metformin is started.
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Do not attempt to start metformin on your own. Every drug comes with a unique set of effects and side effects, so I suggest you have yourself checked before.
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