can the orhto evra patch make you gain weight?
552443
Sure it can. Your changing your estrogen level and anytime you change your body's chemical make-up, weight gain can occur.
896796
I'm weigh 235 and am also on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo.  My doctor told me they work the same as regular strength pills, just less side effects.  Only the patch gets ineffective after 150 lbs.\n\nI've been on it 3 years and no pregnancy.
473671
Yep, especially if you aren't getting any exercise. A little exercise can go a long way in preventing weight gain
920438
I doubt your pregnant.  With any hormonal method, you can have a fluctuation in your hormones which can make you spot.  However, pregnancy can occur on the patch depending on someone's weight.  If you weigh more than 198, the patch can't penetrate the body fat and there isn't enough hormone to keep from releasing an egg.  Some herbs can affect the Pill...St. John's Wort is one.  But I don't think it will affect the patch because it's metabolized in the body differently.
654197
no. synthroid should actually help you to loose weight if you gained it due to hypothyroidism. synthriod is actually artificial thyroid hormone that adds to what your thyroid is not producing. if have too much, then it would make your heart beat real fast, be very excitable, loose weight very quickly, and it could cause other more severe problems. if you don't have enough: constipation, weight gain, hair fall out, and other severe problems.
657438
Possibly because alot of times they cause weight gain, and it just depends where your weight gain manifests itself.
555607
I love the patch!! I've been on it for 3 years now. It's so easy to remember to change it. I was on the pill when I got pregnant with my son so the pill didn't work for me...LOL....I've never had any bad side effects. I did gain a little weight, but not any more that you will gain on the pill. All of the reports about the patch killing people have failed to mention that most of the people that have died had other pre-existing conditions that helped contribute to their death. Oh, and another thing to remember, if you are over 198lbs they don't recommend that you use the patch as it may not work as well. I asked my doctor about it when all the reports came out because I was a little freaked out. He said there was nothing to worry about. I guess it just depends on whether you are comfortable with it or not. I'll be on it until I decide to get pregnant again. It's the best birth control I've ever used.
236825
weight gain.\nTalk to a personal trainer for tips.\nOtherwise there are no bad side effects.
1149423
Remind those that make comments about your weight gain that it's due to the meds you've been on to help you get healthier. I know exactly how you feel! I have always been a size 4 until I got sick last October. I was on antibiotics and then steriods (Predisone is the worst!!!) and I've put on  weight. I try not to worry about what others think of me and my weight gain, I just remind myself that the weight can come back off!
764623
It shouldn't but be prepared to gain weight. There are newer mood stabilizers without the side effects of lithium, the blood testing you'll need and the toxicity worries.
671314
There is one study that suggests artificial sweeteners increase cortisone, a hormone that can cause weight gain.  It has nothing to do with not satisfying your craving for sweets.  However, cortisone really doesn't increase your weight, it increases your appetite.  If you follow any diet in which you are watching the amount of calories you consume, you can have as much Diet Soda as you want, and it will not effect your weight.  Regular soda is MUCH worse than any diet soda.  Not only is regular soda high in calories, but those calories come from high fructose corn syrup - a particularly nasty sugar that actually turns off your sensation of being full.  So, if you are going to watch your calorie intake (and how many you burn, too), you should be fine.  I do recommend Coke Zero, however, because drinks sweetened with Splenda are better for you than with Aspartame.
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Any medication will have a different effect on different people. Actos has been linked to the side effect of adema, or swelling / retaining water. I am not sure about the weight gain issue. \nIf you experience any side effect of any med, the best advice is to consult with your doctor. He / she may prescribe something different to lower the adverse effects you are experiencing. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
1087978
Yes, i also gained weight with this type of birth control..I also think that my boobs got bigger LOL I ended up getting tubal ligation after my daughter was born
38964
NONE!! Diet pills make you feel horrible and they dont even work!
753385
No, Flovent would not cause your little girl to gain weight.  Steroids have to be taken in a large dosage and over a period of time to cause weight gain.  \n\nI have used Flovent and developed oral candidiasis which made my breath smell bad. My doctor prescribed a oral rinse that took care of it.  Common side affects are Pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinusitis, runny nose, laryngitis, allergic rhinitis, oral candidiasis, URI's, and headaches.  Hopefully she will not be bothered with any of these.
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I do not think so!\n\nCheck with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\nAnyone who attempts to lose weight by reducing calorie consumption experiences feelings of hunger and fatigue. Hoodia diet pills attempt to reduce those feelings, making it easier to stick to a low calorie diet and therefore lose weight. As with any weight loss plan, only people who are in good health should use hoodia diet pills and they should be used in conjunction with appropriate diet and exercise. Because thirst is suppressed as well as appetite, it is important to remember to drink plenty of water. Most experts recommend eight 8 ounce glasses per day to maintain proper hydration. Other than thirst suppression, there are no known side effects associated with hoodia diet pills and they are probably a much better choice than diet pills containing stimulants.\n\nI tried Hoodia and......\nHoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects. \n\nFor all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:\n\nAsker's Rating: *****\nvery good comment i lost 2 lbs in a week\ni think i can almost get in my leather dress, i can hit the town in no time \n\n\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n\n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\n\nHoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. \nHoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times. \n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
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lots of people say it makes you gain weight it doesnt, what is does is it increases your appetite. so watch what you eat when you are on it.