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I’m Interested As To Whether Epilim Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes; As I Noticed This Medication Causes Me To Gain Weight Whenever I Take It.

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Sydney, AU
5 days ago
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Epilim (valproate) has been associated with weight gain in some people. Significant weight gain can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, there is no clear evidence showing that Epilim directly causes diabetes. If you experience concerning weight gain while taking Epilim, talk to your doctor. They can Show Full Answer

Epilim (valproate) has been associated with weight gain in some people. Significant weight gain can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, there is no clear evidence showing that Epilim directly causes diabetes. If you experience concerning weight gain while taking Epilim, talk to your doctor. They can help determine if your medication regimen needs to be adjusted, provide diet and exercise advice, and monitor you for signs of diabetes.

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I agree with you and your post and the other people's posts here, get info from people opinion here and more importantly from the medical field etc and your doc about the question here and get resources and leads they bring to you and your condition and situation you are going through, and go from there, but hang in there and try and stay pos and good luck with your condition and such etc, my opinion

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