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I just started fluticasone, i am wondering if it will cause weight gain?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Not really : you didn't mention what form, at any rate in any form, dosage is tiny, not absorbed into circulation unless you use mega doses, don't worry about weight gain

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 3/26/2015

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