Can Antidepressants Medicine Make You Lose Weight?
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Surgery
Surgical procedures for obesity may be appropriate for some dangerously obese people, and they may reduce heart problems and many of the risks associated with obesity. These risks include high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and diabetes. In fact, surgery provides much greater control of weight and diabetes than nonsurgical weight-loss methods. Studies are reporting significant reductions in diabetes, and the need for diabetic medications, after surgery. Other medical conditions that often...
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How to lose the antidepressant weight gain
Almost everyone who takes antidepressants gains at least 15 pounds. Add mood stabilizers to the mix of medications and weight can shoot up... Read more »
Weight Gain and Antidepressants
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Antidepressants and Weight Gain
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When Your Antidepressant Makes You Gain Weight
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Leprosy
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TSH
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Sleep Deprived? It May Sabotage Your Weight Loss Effort
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