Is Your Prescription Medicine Making You Fat?

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In this episode, Dr. Madrid discusses commonly prescribed medications which can cause and contribute to weight gain. Is it possible your doctor is contributing to your weight gain? Dr. Madrid also discusses some alternatives to these medications. Diabetes drugs which cause weight gain: 1. Insulin- Long acting and short acting formulations 2. Thiazolidinediones. – rosiglitazone, poglitazone (actos) 3. Sulfonylureas – glipizide, glimepiride and glyburide Alternatives? Metformin, Liraglutide and dulaglutide can assist with weight loss Depression/Anxiety: 1. Antidepressant drugs like amitriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline and mirtazapine (Remeron) frequently cause weight gain.. *Alternatives to ask your doctor about include reducing the dose of the medication, especially if it is working for you. Some find that fluoxetine, and buproprion (Wellbutrin) help with weight loss. St. Johns wort is an herbal equivalent with no affect on weight. Blood pressure-reducing drugs: 1. beta-blockers (metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol) slow down metabolism/heart rate, and increase weight. Alternatives: ace inhibitors, ARBs and Calcium Channel blockers. Seizure disorders/epilepsy drugs; 1. Valproate and carbamazepine Steroid hormone drugs: 1. Prednisone and birth control pills are associated with weight gain. Inhaled steroids, used for asthma/copd is not associated with weight gain. Bipolar and schizophrenia drugs: Antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol, clozapine, lithium, dulaglutide and liraglutide. Instagram: @ericmadridmd Twitter: @ericmadridmd Facebook: facebook.com/ericmadridmd DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide a diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Opinions by Dr. Madrid are for INFORMATIONAL purposes only. Please consult with your physician regarding your situation as each person is unique.