Is it possible that the medications you are taking are causing you to gain weight?

Unfortunately the answer is yes.

There are quite a few medications that can cause you to gain weight.

For your information, these drugs, and the drug classes they belong to, are listed in the table below. Some of these classes of drugs are more notorious for weight gain than others.

But please note, you must not cease these medications without consulting your doctor.

The medications you are taking have been prescribed for you for a specific medical reason and it could be detrimental to your health if you suddenly stop taking them.

You should always ask your doctor's advice about stopping any medication or even decreasing the dosage of a prescribed medication.

On the other hand, it may be worthwhile to ask your doctor if there is an alternative medication in the same class that is less likely to cause weight gain.

On the following page is a list of medications, together with a description of their drug class and the medical conditions that they are used for, that are known to have the potential to cause weight gain.