Key Drug Guy: Drugs/Conditions that affect Weight Flashcards
1
Q
Which antipsychotics cause weight gain?
A
- clozapine
- olanzapine
- risperidone
- quetiapine
2
Q
Which drugs for diabetes cause weight gain?
A
- insulin
- sulfonylureas
- meglitinides
- pioglitazone
3
Q
Effect of Divalproex/valproic acid on weight
A
weight gain
4
Q
effect of gabapentin, pregabalin on weight
A
weight gain
5
Q
effect of lithium on weight
A
weight gain
6
Q
effect of mirtazapine on weight
A
weight gain
7
Q
effect of steroids on weight
A
weight gain
8
Q
which TCAs cause weight gain
A
amitriptyline, nortriptyline
9
Q
How does hypothyroidism affect weight?
A
weight gain
10
Q
How do beta-blockers affect weight?
A
Weight gain
11
Q
How does Dronabinol affect weight
A
Weight gain
12
Q
How do the hormones estrogen and megestrol effect weight
A
weight gain
13
Q
how do MAO inhibitors affect weight
A
weight gain
14
Q
Which SSRI causes weight gain?
A
paroxetine
15
Q
Which vasodilator causes weight gain
A
minoxidil
