MEDS THAT SLOW WEIGHT LOSS

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A: Several categories of prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs may affect your weight loss.

Prescription medications that can slow weight loss:

Pharmaceuticals that can interfere with weight loss include estrogens in hormone replacement therapies and birth control pills; many antidepressants; insulin and insulin-stimulating drugs; anti-arthritis drugs (including steroids); diuretics; and beta blockers.

Caution: Do not discontinue or reduce the dosage of any drugs without medical consultation.

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that can slow weight loss:>

Nonsteroidal aniti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) and ketoprofen (Orudis) cause Water retention and may block fat burning. Other OTC drugs can also interfere with weight loss.

Recommendation: For pain relief, use acetaminophen (Tylenol or Panadol), which is not a NSAID. Your physician may be able to suggest additional alternative aniti-inflammatory remedies.

Source: 109 of The New Atkins for a New You: The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and Feeling Great (Fireside books, 2010)

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