You noticed a weight gain Without having changed your diet? It may be due to the medications you take! Find out which drugs are most likely to affect your waist and how to fight this unpleasant side effect. Here are the advice of Nina Cohen-Koubi, a nutritionist.
🍔 The undesirable effects of drugs on weight gain
Weight gain is one of the undesirable effects commonly associated with taking medication. It is often a source of anxiety for patients, who may sometimes not be sufficiently informed of this consequence.
However, weight gain does not only have aesthetic drawbacks. It can cause other health problems, independent of the initial disease for which the treatment has been prescribed. Dr. Nina Cohen-Koubi, a renowned nutritionist exercising in Paris, highlights a worrying aspect concerning the weight gain by drugs: this problem is of particular importance for overweight individuals or suffering from obesity, it is -Whore, those with a body mass index greater than 30. Medicines can cause significant weight gain in just a few months, or this may occur more slowly. "
⚖️ Why do corticosteroids get fat?
Corticosteroids, steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat inflammatory or allergic diseases are prescribed in very specific cases and often over a long time. They are used in particular to treat diseases such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive broncho-pneumopathy), rheumatoid arthritis, cancers and skin diseases.
During short -term treatment (2 or 3 weeks), there is generally no risk of weight gain. However, beyond 2 to 3 months of treatment, more than half of the patients can be affected by weight gain accompanied by modifications of the silhouette. The reason is that corticosteroids increase the phenomenon of hyperinsulinemia, that is to say an excess of insulin in the blood. Result: a rounder face, a small bump at the nape of the neck and a size that is growing. We cannot say that they are doing in lace, these corticosteroids! 😅
💦 Blood pressure drugs that make
Antihypertensivers, prescribed to treat high blood pressure, can cause a phenomenon of water retention which manifests itself by swelling of the tissues due to an accumulation of liquid. To reduce blood pressure, these drugs expand blood vessels, making them less tight and allowing plasma to filter towards the tissues between the organs, thus forming edema. Beta-blockers, another category of drugs used to treat hypertension or cardiovascular disorders, reduce thermogenesis, that is to say the natural process of Combustion of calories and fats in our body to regulate body temperature. Suddenly, fats are more easily stored, and here you are with a few more pounds. 🌊
😱 Why are psychotropic drugs to get fat?
Psychotropic drugs, intended to relieve problems of mental suffering, are prescribed for disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolarity, depression, etc. After a few weeks of treatment, weight gain of up to 4 to 5 kilos can be noted depending on the profiles. For what ? Well, these small pills disrupt metabolism, increase appetite and upset the signals of hunger and satiety. Suffice to say that it is the perfect cocktail to gain weight without understanding anything! 😵
🌸 And the pill, does it really gain weight?
Some contraceptives act on the hormonal system. The pills containing estrogens lead to a greater weight gain than those based on progesterone, such as mini-pilule, because estrogens promote water retention and therefore weight gain. But do not hesitate to consult your doctor to find out the effects of the pill prescribed. You never know, it is better to be prudent! 😉
🔎 Apart from these most common cases, other drugs can also cause weight gain: some sleeping pills, antidiabetics, anticonvulsants or hypotensions. It should be noted that weight gain tends to decrease at the end of treatment, and that it is important to discuss it with your doctor in order to modify or adapt the prescription.
👩⚕️ If you notice an unexplained weight gain while taking medication, it is essential to consult your doctor to assess the situation and explore the management options of your weight while continuing your treatment.
💪 And remember, even if drugs can sometimes play with your figure, it is important to take care of yourself and your health above all. Let us keep smiling and let's not let the little pounds too much spoil our life! 😄💪
