Weight-Gaining Drugs Pharmacists advise on how to handle a rising scale number

Most people find weight sensitive. Between 2013 and 2016, nearly half of U.S. adults tried to lose weight, but others struggle to maintain a healthy body fat. 

"Tell your doctor if you gain weight," he said. "Weight gain usually happens early, which signals that it can become a long-term problem for you."

SSRIs

Beta-blockers, which treat high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines, anxiety, and glaucoma, initially cause weight gain of two to three pounds, according to the Mayo Clinic. 

Beta-blockers

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Type 1 diabetics must take insulin. If you overeat sweets, Mitchell Howard, PharmD, told Everyday Health, your body will turn sugar into fat more readily.

Insulin injection 

Corticosteroids—prednisone, cortisone, and others—can cause puffiness. Healthline suggests increased appetite or fluid retention.

Corticosteroids 

Gabapentin (Gralise), pregabalin (Lyrica), and vigabatrin (Sabril) may enhance hunger in epileptic patients, according to Everyday Health.

Anti-seizure drugs

Due to impaired glucose function and increased cholesterol, olanzapine (Zyprexa) is known to cause weight gain, according to their experts.

Antipsychotics

According to Verywell Health, fexofenadine (Allegra) and cetirizine (Zyrtec) antihistamines can cause weight gain, especially in youngsters.

OTC allergy drugs

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