Valproate and gabapentin are seizure medications commonly linked to weight gain. Other ASMs, like topiramate or lamotrigine, may lead to weight loss. Some may not affect weight. Certain ...

For Floridians, 2024 was a year of weight loss and emerging revelations about anti-obesity medications. More than an estimated million Floridians are now using weight-loss medications, and experts ...

Many providers are familiar with the latest weight-loss medications, but not all individuals are candidates for these medications, says Dr. Millard. Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for ...

From 2017 to 2020, it increased to 41.9%. Prescription weight loss medication has become extremely popular because it is easy to take and effective. But, it is expensive, and people must also try ...

Some blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) may cause weight gain, loss, or neither. The beta-blockers atenolol, metoprolol, and propranolol are commonly linked to weight gain. If you’re ...

5. ‘I’m Afraid of the Side Effects’ This is common and sometimes valid concern. Yes, like most medicines, bipolar medications can have side effects, and people may be tempted to go off them if, for ...

That’s where weight-loss medications, like the popular GLP-1 medications, come into play. However, these medications can reduce people’s appetites and have side effects (like nausea and ...

The term “strength” is extremely subjective when discussing weight loss medications. Many pills and treatments are available for weight management. And since body types and individual needs ...