Does lipitor cause weight gain?
Category: Lipitor
Questions and Answers
Do any of these medications cause weight gain? Lipitor
Klonopin
Ativan
Zoloft
Geodon
Lamictal
Trazadone
Phentermine (its supposed to be a metabolism booster)
Fexofenadine
Dicyclomine
I've put on 20 pounds in a year, and when I told my doctor my concerns, he actually laughed at me (yes, I'm looking for a new doctor) and said that they all cause weight gain (he put me on the last three and lipitor) but all the research i've done doesnt say they cause weight gain (he used zoloft as an example, and on the zoloft website it says it can actually cause weight loss)
so what gives? are the pills really to blame? i know its a nice little cocktail, but I havent found any reason for me to be gaining weight like this. i diet and excercise regularly, why do i keep gaining? (he checked my thyroid and he told me its not an issue, im beginning to doubt him...)
(i recently switched from ativan to klonopin and from lamictal to geodon, so im not on all of the above)
All those meds can cause weight gain...but your probably putting weight on for the same reasons you are taking those meds. Look for another Dr. and even a Dr. for natural remedies as well as psychotherapist considering the types of med you've been prescribed.
also, tests for thyroid only show what is normal for the average person. What is normal for the average person may be slightly abnormal for you...you could have mild dysfunction of the thyroid and adrenal. Check out a website written by a Dr. Rind.
Anyone taking lipitor? side effects? Does Lipitor cause weight gain?
Most common side effects of Lipitor are Headache, diarrhea, stomach/abdominal pain, or joint pain may occur.
This drug may infrequently cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis). Although these are rare you definitely need to consult your physician if that is the case.
Finally there are a few very rare but serious side effects such as: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, severe fatigue, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea, change in the amount of urine.
If these happen you definitely need to consult your physical. It could be a sign of renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) issues.
Weight gain is not a listed side effect in the PI (product information) nor when consulting Webmd. Ideally I would say no, however if it is the only change either medically or lifestyle wise I would address the issue with your physician.
My lord why do I feel like a commerical? ;)
