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Medicines pizotifen malateQuestion & answer

pizotifen malate · Medicine question

Does pizotifen malate cause weight gain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Increased appetite and weight gain are very common recognised effects. Discuss troublesome or rapid change with the prescriber.

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Pizotifen 0.5 mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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