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What Is Good For Weight Gain

Provigil may help antipsychotic weight gain: study

April 01, 2009

Weight gain is a common side effect of such mood-stabilizing drugs as Zyprexa, Risperdal, and Zyprexa. But a new study has found that adding the sleep-disorder drug Provigil (modafinil) may help reduce this weight gain in patients taking these medications. For the study, researchers evaluated the effect of Provigil on antipsychotic-related weight gain in normal volunteer subjects. All of the subjects received Zyprexa, and half also received Provigil treatment while the other half were given a pl... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

No Pain, Weight Gain: Does Taking Certain Medications Mean Adding Pounds?

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...the drugs I have discussed have caused intolerable weight gain. And suddenly a patient is... Read more »

Quitting Smoking and Obesity

By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...had who are smokers lament about the "inevitable" weight gain that accompanies smoking... Read more »

Diabetes Health in 2008, Tip 5: Take a Seat.

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...eat again later -- this can lead to overeating and weight gain. Tip #1: Avoid Skipping MealsTip... Read more »

I know that oatmeal is good for you, but does it have to be plain or can it be flavored?

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...on the market are high in sugar, which can lead to weight gain and increase your risk of heart... Read more »

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Health Guide

Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain

...someone to gain 25 – 30 pounds the first year after developing fibromyalgia. The Link Between FM and Weight GainWhy does fibromyalgia trigger weight gain in so many people? There are a... Read more »

Losing Weight After A Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

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Losing Weight From Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Nourishing the Body Nourishes the Soul

...our daily intake matters. Research documents that people with sleep problems often have issues with weight gain. Let me help you understand why eating with awareness is important, and then -... Read more »

Weight gain: unintentional

Unintentional weight gain is an increase in body weight that occurs when a person takes in more calories than the body needs or uses, causing increased fat storage. ... Read more »

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Different types of weight gain

Medications

Pediapred Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...increased sweating, acne, increased appetite, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

Prednisone-5 Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

Solu-Medrol Inj Precautions and Side Effects

...period changes, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, weight gain, or pain/redness/swelling at... Read more »

Prednisone Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

Medrol Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...dizziness, menstrual period changes, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these... Read more »

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Related News

Antipsychotic Drug Causes Weight Gain

February 22, 2007

By Lucy Williams, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some patients undergoing treatment for mental illness gain so... Read summary »

Obese Women Should Not Gain Weight During Pregnancy

October 31, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows obese pregnant women need to stop eating for two. Researchers highlight the need for new guidelines and... Read summary »

Drug Mimics Low-Calorie Diet

November 11, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new drug may help prevent weight gain and insulin resistance. French researchers say the experimental drug, SRT1720, can... Read summary »

Obesity in Babies?

April 06, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The current epidemic of childhood obesity could start when some babies are just six months old. Boston investigators analyzed... Read summary »

Drug Could Fight Sleep-Related Obesity

May 21, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could the way you sleep be linked to how much you weigh? Scientists from Merck Research Laboratories say they believe the... Read summary »

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