Weight Questions (Page 38)

I'm on plavix and aspirin and losing weight to fast?

When being tapered off of Megestrol are there any side effects?

My son has been taking Megestrol for 3-4 months, his weight is back up and he has an appetite again. He is on Corizone because he tested low. The plan is to taper him off over the next 3 weeks. We are worried about short term and long term side effects and any effects the tapering process could... read more

Atarax - Can aterax make me put om weight, I am using it now for about 3 months?

My friend is also using it for about 4 months but has stopped as she has put on in weight about 10kg.

Intuniv - Does this medication cause weight gain or a change in eating habits?

My twelve year old son was on Intuniv for the last two months and he gained five pounds. He is not heavy, but not thin either. He has Tourettes, OCD, and ADHD and we are attempting to treat his attention and mood problems which create the most trouble for him. His doctor just prescribed Kapvay and... read more

Lexapro - I am exercising & watching food intake but can't lose weight, could Lexapro b responsible

I still seem to be gaining weight. I run 5and a half miles per day. Does anyone think this is due to the lexapro? Should I change medications? I also have anxiety. Thanks.

I was prescribed 10 mg Propranolol for my headaches yesterday. I have to take them for 2 weeks then?

... go back to my GP. If they don't help then they are referring me to a nuerologist. My only concern with this drug is the weight gain, will I gain lots of weight in just 2 weeks, have any of you experienced this side effect ??? ta

Phentermine - how long before I start seeing results?

I started taking phentermine 4 days ago. I can not do much of any excerise due to disabilities.So far I have not lost even 1 pound yet I have cut calories way way down. I would like to know how long before I start to see something happening. I really need to drop about 60 pounds.

Advair Diskus - advair causing weight gain?

gain 10 lbs in the course of a year when taking advair on a regular basis

I read that weight loss can also be a side effect of lisinopril?

I lost about 10 # over 3 months after starting Lisinopril. does this taper off after being on the medication for a longer period of time? probabaly doesn't help that I also started an exercise program about the same time. only weighed 135 to begin with. too skinny now, going to have to change... read more

How common is weight gain as a side effect of clonidine or does this seldom a side effect?

Albuterol/Ipratropium - does this treatment cause weight gain?

My doc tells me it is virtually impossible to gain weight on 88mg of Levothyroxine. I am A?

What happens when one refuses to take meds for hypothyrodism? I feel certain I had this for years and went along undetected without major problems... I was terribly concerned to see that I had gain 6 pounds after using a dose of 88 mgs of Levothyroxine. I went to my doctor for a physical because I... read more

How long until Cogentin is completely out of my system?

I took Cogentin for 4 months and it caused awful water weight gain and water toxicity due to Urinary Retention. I was advised to stop taking it almost 3 weeks ago. I'm starting to feel a little bit better, but I still have quite a ways to go. Any estimate of how long until it is completely... read more

St. John's Wort - Any information on using St.John's Wort with Evening Primrose for premenopausal?

... symptoms I am a 38yr old female who has been having hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, irritability, for about a month now, and talked with my ob/gyn. He suggested this combination and I haven't found anything on it yet. Any imput would be wonderful.

Pravastatin - does this cause weight gain?

I have put on almost half a stone for no apparent reason over the past few weeks, and have realised it coincides with starting Pravastatin. Is weight gain a known side effect? I also am breathless and have aches and pins and needles in my legs, though I also had the last two effects when I was on... read more