Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Asked 5 months ago

Can doctors prescribe weight gain pills?

I've always been on the thinner side, and no matter how much I eat, my weight doesn't increase. A friend suggested I ask a doctor about weight gain options. Can doctors actually prescribe pills for this?

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Gaurav Sharma Gaurav Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Man, I wish I had the problem of needing to gain weight, here I am looking at a salad and gaining two kilos. But seriously, doctors don't usually give 'magic weight pills'. They mostly prescribe appetite stimulants or multivitamin tablets if you are really deficient and weak.

Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Doctors can prescribe appetite stimulants if you are severely underweight due to some medical condition. But honestly, tracking your daily calories on an app and maintaining a consistent calorie surplus with healthy fats and proteins is what actually works long-term.

Manish Shah Manish Shah Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

There are no shortcuts like pills for weight gain, and honestly, self-medicating with random steroids can ruin your kidneys. If you are struggling, consult a general physician to rule out thyroid or gut issues first. They might give you basic supplements, but a proper diet plan is the only real way.

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Ramesh Prasad Ramesh Prasad Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Ji bilkul, doctor sahab checkup karke aisi dawai de sakte hain jisse bhookh badhe. Lekin aap ghar pe thoda ghee, doodh, aur kela khana shuru kijiye, isse sharir ko taqat milti hai bina kisi side effect ke.

Pooja Patel Pooja Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, doctors can definitely help! They usually check why you aren't gaining weight and might prescribe some medical nutritional shakes or appetite boosters if needed. Eat well and don't stress too much! 😊

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Amit Gill Amit Gill Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yes, doctors can prescribe appetite stimulants and multivitamin supplements if you are clinically underweight. It's best to consult a general physician instead of buying over-the-counter pills.

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