I am concerned that these steroid related drugs may cause weight gain.
Q: Can Astelin or Nasonex cause weight gain?
Answers (1)
10/21/08 9:48am
Thanks for your question. Astelin's drug information indicates that weight gain can be a less serious side effect of the drug. However, Nasonex's drug information does not say anything about weight gain as a side effect.
You may find this helpful from the Nasonex Web site: "Nasal steroids like NASONEX® should not be confused with anabolic steroids, which are sometimes misused by athletes to enlarge muscle mass and can have serious side effects."
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