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Do allergy and sinus medications cause weight gain?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
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If used properly, sinus and allergy medications will not cause weight gain. There is a theoretical risk of minor weight gain with long-term use of some of these medications due to their anticholinergic side effects. These side effects more commonly include dry mouth and sedation (sleepiness). Other anticholinergic medications, when used for a long time, have been shown to lead to weight gain.

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