Do the steroids in advair slow weight loss

Hi all. I’ve been on advair steroids for few weeks. One of my friends told me that it can slow or even stop weight loss, so I decided to try them out… But, so far, all I experienced was headache, cough and dry mouth…. So, my question is – am I doing something wrong??? Was my friend right or not??? Please help.

As far as I know advair steroids are not used for the purpose you’ve described. I don’t think that it can slow down nor stop weight loss. Moreover, like many other similar meds, it has a long list of side effects – those you’ve mentioned are only few of those. I don’t think that you should take meds on your own, without consulting your doc first. Doing so can even give you more harm then good.

I'm also taking the advair sterioid in addition to prednisone. The steroids make weight loss extremely difficult. As a matter of fact since taking prednisone, I've gained over 75 lbs and need help bad.

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

stop taking them if you want to lose weight. or don't eat trashy food. fast food and junk will put on unwanted weight fast.

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HI, I take Advair for Asthma which is prescribed from my Dr. My boyfreind and I started the nutrisystem diet in august and my boyfreind lost fourty pounds in five months but I have faithfully followed this diet and have only lost twenty pounds in five months. I also excersize at least three times a week. So I would have to say it seems to slow down the weight loss process. Before I took Advair I could lose weight without too much difficulty. Hi all. I’ve been on advair steroids for few weeks. One of my friends told me that it can slow or even stop weight loss, so I decided to try them out… But, so far, all I experienced was headache, cough and dry mouth…. So, my question is – am I doing something wrong??? Was my friend right or not??? Please help.

weight gains is almost always caused by a combination of the Poor diet(high in calories and simple carbohydrates) and inactivity. Hormone imbalance, side effect of pharmaceutical medications also the factors taking into account.

If possible, get regular moderate exercise. Walking and similar activies are good. Moderate exercise helps in the assimilation of nutrients and in increasing the appetite. Avoid strenuous exercise

Your best bet for health and weight loss is to focus on eating foods that fresh, whole, and nutritionally dense. Make sure you get enough protein every day. Otherwise, you’ll feel deprived and downright hungry. Whole, complex carbohydrate, like brown rice, whole-grain bread, and oats are necessary for a healthful eating plan. They’re also high in fiber, which helps you feel full and keeps you free of toxins. Essential fatty acids are good for you, use EFAs in moderation. Eat food that are high in tryptophan－turkey, chicken, tuna, soymilk and live unsweetened yogurt. This chemical encourages the production of serotonin and may stave off cravings. Vegetable juice is healthful and filling. Water also takes the edge off your hunger. Eat a balanced ratio of the major food groups. Eat more small, regular meals. Do not skip meals, particularly breakfast.
If you’re trying to lose weight, you first priority should be to reduce or, better to eliminate refined sugar from your diet. Avoid processed and junk food. Refined flours are leaving you with nothing but a plate full of calories. You must radically cut back on your consumption of “bad” fats.



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I use advair for copd, and I can tell you since I started using it, I have gained about 15 pounds, and most of it has been in my stomach.
My doctor tried to tell me that he has never known Advair to cause weight gain, but it is one of the side effects. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of websites where people discuss this, and it is very definitely a side effect.
I am trying something now which I hope will help me lose the weight. Steroids cause sodium to be retained in the body, which would cause fluid retention, which naturally would cause weight gain. When on steroids, cut your salt out totally, and you will lose weight (or so one website told me). You have to quit all salt, and anything high in sodium content - things like chips, crackers, salt meats like ham, etc. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables without salt and it is supposed to help weight loss of about 11 pounds a month (if your weight gain is from steroids).
I will let you know my results, if any.

I too have been on advair and have gained weight. I cannot seem to lose it either. Then I read something about steroids causing your body to retain sodium, which in turn causes fluid retention and weight gain. So, while on steroids, you must not eat any salt and limit sodium intake. Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables as they are usually high in potassium which helps counteract the sodium retention so this should help you to lose weight. I have heard as much as 11 -22 pounds a month. If it is indeed water rentention due to sodium, then I could see this. However, I also have Lasix and it doesn't seem to make a difference in the weight.
However, I have just started not eating any salt or any foods high in sodium. I will report back what happens.

I am a Registered Nurse and a health nut---I eat exceptionally well/ no junk/ NO SUGAR/no added salt/ organic and fresh foods only/ no red meats etc etc and each Feb-Apr while I am on Advair for severe pollen allergies that kick my asthma into high gear, I gain 10-15 pounds. So don't anyone give me the junk food lecture---oh---and I go to yoga 3 times/wk. Its the medication folks---it took me a couple pf years to figure it out---my friend/MD was certain Advair would NOT cause weight gain. Ha! He believes me now (4 years later).

yes its true steroids like prednisone. singulair & advair do in deed slow your metablism, i hade to take them on and off for a year and was working at and working out at a gym at the time so i know.SO i dont take them any more after gaining more than 50 pounds in a month.