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 medications ...

Talk about a heavy dose. While the bulk of news coverage is focused on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic that cause weight loss, licensed pharmacist Dr. Kati Forbes has spotlighted six medications “that’ll low ...

Some people taking statins may gain weight due to factors not directly related to the medication. No evidence exists that statins cause weight gain. Weight gain is not a reported side effect of statin ...

Many anxiety and antidepressant medications, such as paroxetine, escitalopram, and duloxetine, may cause weight gain. But weight gain isn’t guaranteed and shouldn’t stop you from seeking treatment ...