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Are Decdan and Practin good drugs for weight gain?

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Can I take tablet Decdan and Practin for weight gain?
Answered by Dr. Ohams Ike Henry

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Dr. Ohams Ike Henry is an experienced General Practitioner with expertise in primary healthcare, chronic disease management, acute care, and preventive medicine. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions across all age groups. Dr. Henry is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring long-term wellness through evidence-based clinical practices and compassionate support.

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Decdan (Dexamethasone) is a steroid and has a lot of negative side effect as such. It may cause you a disproportionate and inappropriate fat deposition in the abdomen, face, on the upper back, and you would not like your shape. And besides the bad shape, you may start having high blood pressure, a heart condition, can predispose you to diabetes later. It can also lead to adrenal gland suppression by which the corticosteroid hormones will impair the natural hormone produced by your body, leading to adrenal failures.

If you want to gain weight, you can increase your meal to mostly carbohydrate and fatty meals, increase the frequency of your meal. You can take Cyproheptadine tablet 4 mg in morning and night. It will increase your appetite and cause you to eat more, sleep more, and you gradually gain weight more proportionately.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Nithila. A
Published At June 5, 2019
Reviewed At April 3, 2025

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Dr. Ohams Ike Henry is an experienced General Practitioner with expertise in primary healthcare, chronic disease management, acute care, and preventive medicine. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions across all age groups. Dr. Henry is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring long-term wellness through evidence-based clinical practices and compassionate support.

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Dr. Nithila A is a Dental Surgeon specializing in providing comprehensive oral healthcare. She focuses on preventive care, routine dental treatments, and patient education to maintain optimal oral health. Known for her compassionate and patient-centered approach, she ensures comfortable and effective dental care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

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Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Ohams Ike Henry is an experienced General Practitioner with expertise in primary healthcare, chronic disease management, acute care, and preventive medicine. He is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions across all age groups. Dr. Henry is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring long-term wellness through evidence-based clinical practices and compassionate support.

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