Question 1

can singulair (montelukast) cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Singulair/montelukast blocks substances called leukootrienes that are part of your immune system response. As you know, it is used to treat asthma and allergies. Reported side effects include upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness and headache, but not weight gain. Good wishes:)

Question 2

is there an alternate antihistamine to zyrtec that will not cause weight gain or prevent weight loss? i have severe outdoor allergies.  i have been on zyrtec and singulair and can't lose weight. very hungry?

Accepted Answer

: You are eating more calories than u r burning.  That is why you are gaining weight.  Get the app Cronometer and track your exercise.  You can do it. It is not the allergies Ortega Zyrtec. Simple in concept difficult in execution.

Question 3

which causes side effect of hair loss and weight gain?  latuda (lurasidone)? cymbalta? klonopin? trazadone? singulair? qvar? dymista.? tsh is normal.

Accepted Answer

Latuda (lurasidone): can cause weight gain. None of these are known to cause significant hair loss. Depakote can cause the combination of weight gain and hair loss (breakage)

Question 4

weight gain program?

Accepted Answer

And?: Are you looking for one?  Why?  What is your goal?  Do you have a medical problem?

Question 5

weight gain after valleyfever?

Accepted Answer

Possible.: This is not a feature of the disease itself, but may accompany any protracted illness.  You may have lost some weight with the illness for a variety of reasons and are now regaining to your norm.  If wt gain is excessive see you doc.

Question 6

what are some weight gain foods?

Accepted Answer

Foods to help with: Healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus,  avocadoes, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, protein shakes, protein bars, lean meats, poultry, fish, smoothies (with added silken tofu or powdered milk),  greek yogurt (full –fat), pasta/ bagels & use of juice rather than soda. Some people add whey proteins.

Question 7

what weight gain milkshake to use?

Accepted Answer

Basics: Drink more milk and eat well. Avoid unhealthy foods.

Question 8

what are the tests for weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Fairly obvious: To see if there is weight gain simply using a scale works well. You might mean why someone gained weight, generally looking and talking determines the answer. Sometimes getting someone to write down everything they eat is needed but not generally that hard.

Question 9

do soaked soyabean helps in weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as a component.: Eat healthy high calorie foods. Eat 6 meals/day. Work on strength training to build your large muscle groups. Workout w heavier weights w fewer repetitions. Sleep at least 8 to 9 hrs/night. Hydrate well w water. Foods to help w healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, avocadoes, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil.

Question 10

what are the best foods for weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Eat, eat, eat.: You can gain calories by just eating more food. People tend to gain weight with meat because it's more calorie-dense than other foods, but you'd gain more weight by just eating more of less calorie-dense foods.  Just keep it healthy - there's a difference between gaining muscle weight and just getting fat.

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