can cause

Posted By: weight gain on 2005-09-17
In Reply to: Is there any reason this could be prescribed - to help someone gain weight?

Steroids oftentimes cause weight gain -- but I have not heard of inhaled steroids being prescribed for that reason.

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Does anyone know if using an inhaler - when you don't have asthma is dangerous?
- Inhalers are used for a lot of reasons besides asthma. - trust the doctor
- inhaler - Sara
  - Well, if you have COPD, inhalers will help. sm - PUlmonary
    - Is there any reason this could be prescribed - to help someone gain weight?
      - can cause - weight gain

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