Your Medications Could Be Hindering Your Progress
Several chronic medications may cause weight gain, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Some of these include antidepressants, epilepsy medicines, hormone influencers such as birth control, blood pressure-reducing medications, and asthma treatments.
These medications will make your weight loss journey harder. “If one needs to be on chronic medications, it’s best to be on weigh- neutral or weight-negative alternatives,” says Dr. Fiola Sowemimo. If you think your medication has caused weight gain, talk to your doctor. You can possibly switch to a weight-neutral or weight-negative alternative.
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