Rina Kapoor Rina Kapoor Asked 5 months ago

Does qelbree cause weight gain?

My doctor recently prescribed me Qelbree for my condition. I'm very conscious about my weight, so I'm worried if this medicine might cause weight gain.

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Shalini Thomas Shalini Thomas Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Actually, Qelbree is more commonly known to cause decreased appetite, which often leads to weight loss instead. However, everyone reacts differently to psychiatric meds. Just keep a weekly track of your weight and share it with your prescribing doc.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

My mother always tells me that a peaceful mind is key, and we should eat simple home-cooked food. But when it comes to medications like Qelbree, please follow your doctor's exact advice. They know what is best for your specific system.

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Devendra Joshi Devendra Joshi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Any medication that affects the brain can have unexpected side effects on your metabolism. It is highly recommended to get your thyroid and metabolic markers checked regularly while you are on this medicine.

Savita Rao Savita Rao Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I have seen many discussions on this in our group. Most people on Qelbree actually report losing interest in food initially rather than gaining weight. But if you are noticing a sudden change in your scale, talk to your doctor so they can adjust the dosage.

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Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

If you are worried about weight fluctuations, focus on a high-fiber vegetarian diet with plenty of green veggies and lentils. This keeps you full and prevents sudden cravings that might happen due to medication changes.

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