Question 1

what can cause weight gain while taking lithium?

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A number of things: Generally, lithium itself is not associated with weight gain.  It could be another medication, indirect effects of the lithium on the thyroid, or a change in eating patterns from the mental illness that the lithium is treating.  Please consult your MD.

Question 2

does apri cause weight gain?

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Maybe: In general birth control pills do not cause either weight loss or weight gain.  However, a small number of women may experience weight changes when they start the pill.  If it continues after you have been on the pill for a month or two you may want to change to a different pill.

Question 3

can biotin cause weight gain?

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Haven't heard of it: Haven't heard of biotin causing weight gain. Haven't heard of any of the common over-the-counter vitamins causing weight gain.

Question 4

can codeine cause weight gain?

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Very rare.: Not much more to say.  All medications have side effects but weight gain is listed as very rare for codeine.  If you experience weight gain with no other changes is medications or lifestyle then this may be a side effect and should be discussed with you physician.

Question 5

can appeton cause weight gain?

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Studies show yes.: No person experience with appleton but studies prove for it to be effective in weight gain.

Question 6

does estroven cause weight gain?

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No: It is believed to help with weight loss.

Question 7

does swelling cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fluid retention: Can cause weight to increase but once the fluid is diuresed off - the weight should drop back down.

Question 8

does tamoxifen cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tamoxifine is a first generation of designer estrogen (i.e., estrogen analogue).  All estrogenic compounds may potentially increase weight, but not much.  Tamixifene may increase weight of the user by approximately 1 to 2 lbs.  Similar effects may also exist with the second generation estrogen agonist/antagonists analogues, such as raloxifine.  Weight-gains are lesser than with estrogen compounds.

Question 9

can amyloidosis cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Kidney or heart damage can lead to fluid accumulation.

Question 10

does duphaston cause weight gain ?

Accepted Answer

It's A Side Effect: Weight gain is a known side effect of duphaston.

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