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Taking Zen Retard from many years for manic depression disorder. Over weight. Suspect medication for weight gain. Recommendations?
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Hi Doctor! I am 30 years old and have been taking Zen Retard 300 mg 2 tablets daily for the last 8 years now. I am over weight and a lot of fat deposits have been accumulated in my body due to the medicines use. As my Psychiatrist has already said i have to use this medication for life for mu illness of MDD - manic depression disorder. Please advise what should I so for the weight problem and also tell me if there are other side effects. Kindlu guide me what to do and what not as i will have to be under the same medication for life
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Hello,Zen retard has carbamazine as its constituent and weight gain is one of he side effects of using it.But you can't totally blame this drug for it.Your personal habits are more to be blamed for increase in weight.You require a low calorie diet and avoid deep fried foods,junk foods and sugary drinks and foods.You must do regular aerobic exercises for 45 minutes a day.There are various other side effects like rise in liver enzymes with continuous use of this.there are various interactions with other medications.It reduces the effect of birth control pills also.Talk to your doctor regarding various other medications you are taking.Thanks