Why do some prescription medication cause weight gain?!
Question: Why do some prescription medication cause weight gain.?
On a lot of prescription medication, it labels weight gain as a side effect. How can a prescription drug cause a person to gain weight.? Do they slow the metabolism.? Cause increased appetite.?
Im taking 10mg of amitryptaline for migraines.Health Question & Answer
Im taking 10mg of amitryptaline for migraines.Health Question & Answer
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Both can cause weight gain. Especially with certain people on antidepressants, weight gain is common due to their effect on serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical that relates to mood, appetite, and temperature. As for your migraine prescription, it might be possible it has an effect on a similar bodily chemical.Health Question & Answer
I'm not sure, but it's depressing. I started a birth control pill and the doctor told me that I would probably gain some weight, which upset me, but I didn't really have a choice. (Medical problems with cramps) and I gained like 20 pounds in the first year of taking it. It's slowed down, but it was a hard year gaining so much weight and I work and work and work, but I can't shed it. :[Health Question & Answer
A lot of medicines cause you to retain water which can make you bloated and add a few pounds. Drink a lot of water to flush your system when this happens and avoid salty foods. Health Question & Answer
most medicines cause you to gain weight by stimulating your appetite so you simply eat more. But this isn't true to all. maybe ask your doctorHealth Question & Answer
Many reasons, they can increase appetite and slow down metabolism.Health Question & Answer
yes, both also if they cause drowsiness you don't feel like being as activeHealth Question & Answer
You are pretty much right.
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