Kavya Reddy Kavya Reddy Asked 4 months ago

Does seysara cause weight gain?

Started taking Seysara for my acne, and I'm a bit worried about side effects. Have heard that some medicines can cause weight gain, so curious if this one does.

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Lata Sharma Lata Sharma Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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Seysara is an antibiotic for acne, and usually, antibiotics don't cause direct weight gain, though they can upset your gut. Try taking a natural probiotic like homemade curd daily to keep your digestion healthy while you are on it.

Shubha Dixit Shubha Dixit Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

For acne, drinking warm mint water helps clear skin naturally. Since Seysara is a strong medicine, any weight changes might be due to water retention or gut changes. If you notice rapid weight gain or swelling, please see your doctor immediately.

Kriti Malhotra Kriti Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand how stressful it is to start a new medication and worry about side effects like weight gain. From what I know, weight gain is not a common side effect of Seysara. Try not to worry, you are doing the right thing by checking.

Amrita Roy Amrita Roy Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Clinical data shows that Seysara (sarecycline) does not typically cause weight fluctuations, unlike hormonal treatments. My dermatologist confirmed it only targets acne-causing bacteria, but you should report any unusual symptoms directly to your doctor.

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Neha Patil Neha Patil Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I am also planning to start Seysara for my acne but I am really scared of gaining weight. Did anyone here actually experience any weight changes after starting it?

Pooja Bisht Pooja Bisht Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Hey! Don't worry, Seysara is just a narrow-spectrum antibiotic for acne, so it rarely affects your weight. Keep drinking water and stay happy! 😊

Arun Venkat Arun Venkat Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

While weight gain is not listed as a typical side effect of Seysara, everyone's body reacts differently to antibiotics. Please monitor your weight and consult your prescribing dermatologist to be absolutely safe.

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Varun Malhotra Varun Malhotra Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Bro, Seysara won't affect your weight or progress in the gym. Just keep your diet clean, stay hydrated, and continue your training. The acne will clear up without affecting your fitness goals.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Keep your mind calm through daily pranayama, as stress can often cause hormonal weight gain. The medicine itself is gentle on the body, so trust your treatment and practice deep breathing daily.

Sunita Pandey Sunita Pandey Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Nahi beti, yeh toh pimples ki dawai hai, isse vajan nahi badhta. Aap pareshan mat ho, bas hara saag-sabji khao aur dhyan rakho apna.

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