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A member asked:
I got really fat really fast because of medication? does it take long to lose the weight when off the medication?
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More info: What you seem to be describing may be seen with high doses of corticosteroids. Some psychiatric medications can also cause weight gain but not usually at a fast pace. Water retention caused by some medications may be mistaken for "weight gain". Need more info on what medications you are taking (all please).
Answered 12/7/2012
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