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Can the medications i'm on be the cause of my weight gain?
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Yes: Some medications such a birthcontrol pills, certain anti-depressants can cause weight gain. Certain pain medications can also cause weight gain. Prednisone which is an anti inflammatory medication also causes weight gain.
Answered 6/30/2014
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