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Medications and their Potential to Cause Increase 'Weight Gain'


This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Weight Gain' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) listed here may be used individually or as part of a broader combination therapy. The information provided is intended as a helpful resource; however, it should not replace professional medical advice. If you're concerned about 'Weight Gain', it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional.
In addition to 'Weight Gain', there may be other similar symptoms or signs that better match your side effect. These have also been listed below for your convenience. If you find a symptom that more closely resembles your experience, you can use this information to identify potential medications that might be the cause.

Drugs with the Side Effect - Weight Gain

Acetohexamide


Most other Common Side Effects: Swelling, increased urination, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion, weakness

Aldesleukin


Most other Common Side Effects: Swelling, increased urination, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion, weakness

Aliskiren and Amlodipine


Most other Common Side Effects: Swelling, increased urination, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion, weakness

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Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

Nortriptyline


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

Olanzapine


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

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Omeprazole


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

Ormeloxifene


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

Oxprenolol


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

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Pemetrexed


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

Penfluridol


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

Phenelzine


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

Phenylbutazone


Most other Common Side Effects - Headache, vaginal candidiasis, upper respiratory infection, nausea, menstrual cramps, breast tenderness, sinusitis, vaginitis (bacterial), abnormal cervical smear, acne, urinary tract infection, mood swings, vomiting, abnormal bleeding from the uterus, hypertension

Prednisolone Acetate (Oral Suspension)


Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid retention, alteration in glucose tolerance, increased appetite, high blood pressure, behavioral and mood changes

Prednisone


Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid retention, alteration in glucose tolerance, increased appetite, high blood pressure, behavioral and mood changes

Pregabalin


Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid retention, alteration in glucose tolerance, increased appetite, high blood pressure, behavioral and mood changes

Protriptyline Hydrochloride


Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid retention, alteration in glucose tolerance, increased appetite, high blood pressure, behavioral and mood changes

Quetiapine


Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid retention, alteration in glucose tolerance, increased appetite, high blood pressure, behavioral and mood changes

Vildagliptin


Most other Common Side Effects: Low blood sugar level, tremor, headache

Vinflunine


Most other Common Side Effects: Low blood sugar level, tremor, headache

Zaleplon


Most other Common Side Effects: Low blood sugar level, tremor, headache

References

  1. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-consumers-and-patients-drugs/finding-and-learning-about-side-effects-adverse-reactions
  2. https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/ui/search
  3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/
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