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Old Nov 02, 2012, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by thickntired View Post
Yes this is correct, but it statistically speaking it's not a common side effect. They just advise you to see a Dr asap for any rapid weight gain.
Maybe so, but if you're the one who experiences it, it can ruin your life unless you don't mind massive weight gain and diabetes. And in my experience of more than 13 years on meds, most doctors downplay side-effects with a 'let's wait and see' attitude.