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I want to know why consuming medicine for treatment of bipolar disorder gains weight?
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Doctors use different medicines to treat bipolar disorder. The drugs help control your symptoms, but they sometimes lead to extra pounds. They can lower your metabolism. If you didn't have much of an appetite before, you may feel hungrier and want to eat more. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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