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Do inhaled corticosteroids (or just albuterol) cause weight gain?

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Inhaled meds: Albuterols does not affect the weight. Generally inhaled steroids don't either unless you are taking very high doses. Usually the prescribed long term doses do not have enough systemic absorption to affect the weight.

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/11/2019

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