Side effect of asthma meds - Asthma Message Board

TrishB · 12-29-2002, 09:26 PM

I have recently started new meds for asthma. I have not had a bad problem since I was a kid but it has kicked back in (I recently moved to a new area and it started about this time). I'm talking singulair, flovent inhaler, albuteral inhaler and also an expectorant. Any experience with side effects of weight gain. I was also on prednisone for two weeks but have been off that for a week but I've gained about 8 pounds since this all started.
Thanks

momma2boys · 12-30-2002, 07:36 AM

I would guess your weight gain is due to the prednisone. My kids have taken all the same meds as you but when they take prednisone they eat non-stop. My sister also took it and gained weight and got the "moon face".

TrishB · 12-30-2002, 08:13 AM

thanks. I knew that the prednisone could cause this but was so hoping it wasn't the Singulair since it seems to be helping (but....this morning I woke really tight and "wheezy" and had to do two nebulizer treatments to loosen up. Could the flovent cause weight gain because I have stopped it and maybe should go back on it but know it's an inhaled steroid.

Trish

wrin · 12-31-2002, 02:01 PM

Some people more sensitive to it have gained weight while on inhaled steroids. I haven't, personally. I know the people more likely to gain weight while on inhaled steroids are the people more likely to gain weight on general principle -- middle aged, not getting enough exercise.

vzghrw · 01-02-2003, 06:41 PM

I have a five year old daughter who also suffers from asthma. Last winter, she was diagnosed with pneumonia. We were back and forth to the doctor to receive antibotics and other meds. This drove my family crazy.

She has finally found relief in drinking an all natural fruit juice. Not only has it improved her respiratory system, but it has also helped her immune system. She doesn't come down with colds/flus as in the past, and she also is able to play with other children without the fear of "catching something".

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