Drug-induced weight gain: Rethinking our choices

J Fam Pract. 2016 Nov;65(11):780-788.

Abstract

Weight gain secondary to medications is a potentially modifiable risk. Here's how to optimize drug choices for patients with several common conditions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / complications*
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / diagnosis
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Overweight / chemically induced*
  • Overweight / diagnosis
  • Overweight / therapy*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Prescription Drugs / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight Gain / drug effects*

Substances

  • Prescription Drugs