Question 1

do inhaled corticosteroids (or just albuterol) cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled meds: Albuterols does not affect the weight. Generally inhaled steroids don't either unless you are taking very high doses. Usually the prescribed long term doses do not have enough systemic absorption to affect the weight.

Question 2

why do corticosteroids cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Water: The simple answer is that they can cause the body to retain fluids, or water.  Usually if you are only taking the medicine for a short time this is not an issue.  When you take steroids for long periods of time then there are a number of side effects that may occur.

Question 3

do tropical corticosteroids creams cause weight gain ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: depends on how much you use and absorb

Question 4

can corticosteroid injections for bursitis cause weight gain and/or increase in appetite?

Accepted Answer

Only if chronic: One time and repeated injections months apart don't usually cause weight gain. Chronic treatment with corticosteroids does cause weight gain. One time dose may increase appetite temporarily but not a sustained effect.

Question 5

can a vettal gernia cause weight gain

Accepted Answer

Ventral Hernia?: A ventral hernia should not cause weight gain.

Question 6

could stopping exercising cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes of course... If you stop exercising and take in more calories than you are expending( now that you have stopped aerobically exersising) than weight gain is a definite possibility ( unless u began dieting seriously @ similar time). Best of luck!

Question 7

does epitec cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

It can: It has this as a side-effect on its package insert. If this is a big problem you need to discuss this with the doctor who prescribed it for you? If he/she doesnt seem to understand the problem then by all means get a second opinon. However, there could be other reasons for weight gain?

Question 8

can threptin cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Threptin: Threptin micromix powder does not list weight gain as a side effect. Eating threptin biscuits could contribute to weight gain.

Question 9

can estrogel cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Not normally: Estrogen gel is usually low dose a minimally absorbed so it should not cause weight gain the way an estrogen tablet would.

Question 10

does serequel cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Seroquel (quetiapine) is known to cause weight gain. Most patients may be on other mood stabilizers like valproic acid which can also cause weight gain.

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