Anjali Singh Anjali Singh Asked 8 months ago

Does ldn cause weight gain?

My doctor suggested LDN for my autoimmune condition, and I'm researching possible side effects. I'm really worried about gaining weight, especially since I've struggled with it before. Has anyone experienced this with LDN?

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Actually, it's quite the opposite for most people. Low Dose Naltrexone is often reported to help reduce appetite or have no effect on weight at all, so weight gain isn't a common issue with it.

Tanya Sen Tanya Sen Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

With PCOS, weight is always a delicate topic. When I was looking into LDN, my doctor mentioned that it usually doesn't cause weight gain, but everyone's body chemistry reacts differently so it's best to track your symptoms closely.

Shweta Gokhale Shweta Gokhale Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan na, weight gain ka darr toh humesha rehta hai. But as far as I know, LDN se weight gain nahi hota, ulta thoda weight management me help milti hai sometimes.

Anil Kulkarni Anil Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I cannot speak on the medical side, but I have been on LDN for about six months now. In my personal experience, my weight has remained completely stable without any noticeable changes.

Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I totally panicked and kept checking the scale every day during my first week on LDN! But nothing happened, and my doctor explained that it doesn't cause fluid retention or fat gain at all.

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Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I am also thinking of starting this soon but I'm quite nervous about the side effects. Did your doctor mention any specific diet to follow while taking LDN to prevent any changes in weight?

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I was very scared of this before starting LDN for my chronic fatigue. It has been three months now, and I haven't gained a single gram; my appetite is actually much more controlled.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, at my age, even drinking water feels like it causes weight gain! But jokes apart, LDN hasn't added any extra kilos to my belly since I started it last year.

Preeti Patel Preeti Patel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please don't worry too much. Most people I know who take it haven't experienced any weight gain, so hopefully it goes smoothly for you too.

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My smart scale metrics have shown absolutely zero increase in body fat percentage since I started LDN. If anything, my daily caloric intake has been easier to manage because of reduced cravings.

Satish Hegde Satish Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Since I have high blood pressure, I always keep a strict eye on my weight and lifestyle. LDN didn't affect my weight at all, but keeping up with regular doctor visits and tracking your parameters is key.

Suresh Menon Suresh Menon Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I've been using LDN for an autoimmune condition. Don't worry about weight gain, but make sure you keep your diet clean and stay active, as those factors affect weight far more than this medication.

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