Vivek Das Vivek Das Asked 4 months ago

Does journavx cause weight gain?

My doctor recently prescribed me a new medication called Journavx. I'm concerned about potential side effects like weight gain. Has anyone else experienced this while taking it?

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Manju Sharma Manju Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Arey, nowadays even drinking water seems to add weight to my scales, so I can't blame just the medicines! But seriously, some of these treatments do make you feel more hungry. Best to laugh it off and keep a strict watch on what we put in our plates.

Suresh Pillai Suresh Pillai Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, weight change can happen with these new meds, but we can manage it easily. Just keep some simple homemade snacks ready like roasted chana so you don't overeat. A daily evening walk for 30 minutes in your colony is a simple, free solution that works wonders.

Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Medication-induced weight changes depend on your body's individual metabolic profile. It's best not to self-diagnose or stop the treatment based on internet threads. Please consult your prescribing doctor to understand the actual clinical study data and what precautions you should take.

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Yes, this is a very common doubt to have. I always find keeping a daily food and weight diary helps track if there is any real change.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand why you are feeling anxious about this, weight changes can be so stressful to think about. I also spent nights reading up on side effects before starting my therapy. Take a deep breath, it might not even affect you the same way it affects others.

Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If your doc has given you the green light to exercise, don't worry too much about weight. Just start tracking your daily steps and aim for at least 8k steps first. Even a brisk walk in the morning can easily counter any mild metabolic changes from these meds.

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Lakshmi Srinivasan Lakshmi Srinivasan Joined May 2026 4 months ago

My sister told me to drink warm water with lemon every morning to keep the weight off while on new medicines. It is a nice practice, but I still believe we must follow whatever the doctor says. They know our health history best, so ask them during your next visit.

Aditya Goel Aditya Goel Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

When I was prescribed this at Max Hospital, I straight away asked my specialist about the side effects. It is much better to get a clear answer from your doctor instead of guessing. They can adjust the dosage or suggest an alternative if weight gain is actually a known issue.

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