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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Cause Of Sudden Weight Gain

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Ask the Expert: Indocin and Lyrica Side Effects

By Dr. Seth Haplea Health Expert
Dear Dr. Haplea,

I have been prescribed Indocin and Lyrica to help me with rebound. I have a migraine about 25 days out of the month, which Zomig zmt will take care of, but I need to stop the overuse. What I have read about Indocin is that it can cause sudden heart attack or stroke without warning, which could result in death. And what I'm reading on Lyrica is that it causes major weight gain suddenly (I don't need any help with that as I fight it constantly). Are these common side effects of t...
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No Pain, Weight Gain: Does Taking Certain Medications Mean Adding Pounds?
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...the drugs I have discussed have caused intolerable weight gain. And suddenly a patient is... Read more »

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"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)
By Merely Me , Health Expert

In part one of this series on weight gain and antidepressants we talked about which medications are... Read more »

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Abdominal Bloating After Ulcerative Colitis Remission
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...late, I have been experiencing abdominal bloating, weight gain and some difficulty moving my... Read more »

Health Guide

Losing Weight After A Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Read the full text of The Weight Goes... Off! and leave a comment! See all of Sara's comics Visit the Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »
Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
...someone to gain 25 – 30 pounds the first year after developing fibromyalgia.  The Link Between FM and Weight GainWhy does fibromyalgia trigger weight gain in so many people?  There are a... Read more »
Losing Weight From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Read the full text of The Weight Is Over and leave a comment! See all of Sara's Comics Visit The Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »
Healthy Diet Tips for Bipolar Disorder
...is still ongoing, studies have found that they lessen stress and aid in focusing.Antidepressants and Weight GainThere are special dietary requirements for people who take many of the medications... Read more »
Side Effects of Antidepressants
...problems•    Headache•    Nausea•    Insomnia•    Nervousness or agitation•    Weight gain or weight loss•    Sweating•    Fatigue•    Diarrhea or... Read more »

Medications

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...increased sweating, acne, increased appetite, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

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...upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

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...period changes, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, weight gain, or pain/redness/swelling at... Read more »

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...upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

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...dizziness, menstrual period changes, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these... Read more »

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