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When there is a side effect of weight gain does it mean that it causes you to eat more or what?
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Weight Gain: Weight gain can occur for a number of reasons. In some cases, yes a medicine can increase your appetite. This can occur with some antidepressants. Others such as corticosteroids can affect your hormonal balance and cause a person to retain more fluid, thus increasing weight.
Answered 10/11/2014
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