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Most medications will not cause weight gain by adding lean muscle mass. Many can affect body weight either by causing fluid retention (prednisone, estrogen/progesterone, insulin) or by affecting glucose transport and increasing fat stores, or by appetite stimulation.
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∙ 13y agoYes, it makes u retain water.
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When one stops taking medications that cause weight gain will the gained weight go away?
Yes. Within minutes.
Why does diabetes medications make people more obese than before they started on the medications?
The medications to treat diabetes do not necessarily cause weight gain. In many cases, individuals who are starting treatment for diabetes were already in a weight gain mode (ie, they were storing more calories than they were burning) and that trend continues after they start taking the medications.
Do you gain weight after taking homeopathic medicine?
No, unless you are taking homeopathic medicine for weight gain
Does Paxil cause weight loss?
Not likely. While you're taking it you may find that your weight goes up or down, but that is a possibility with almost all medications. People taking Paxil will experience weight gain more often than weight loss.
Is it necessary to talk to your doctor before beginning any weight-loss or weight-gain regimen?
Yes! Especially if you are taking any medications, they all have side effects we dont know about!
Is it necessary to talk to doctor before beginning any weight loss or weight gain regimen?
Yes! Especially if you are taking any medications, they all have side effects we dont know about!
How do you can gain your weight except taking food?
To gain weight you have to eat more.
Does lovestatin cause weight gain?
There is a side effect of weight gain with taking lovastatin.
Will you gain weight if you start taking a protein supplement?
Yes, you will gain weight in muscle.
What role do prescription medicines have on weight gain?
Recent research has found that a number of prescription medications can contribute to weight gain. These drugs include steroid hormones, antidepressants, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, lithium, and antipsychotic medications.
Is there a drug that can make you gain weight?
Some hormone injections will cause weight gain. Many women on receiving the Depo-Provera shot report gaining about 5 pounds each year for the first 3 years.
Can taking dapsone cause weight gain?
no
