Go ask whoever starts snort and sniffle when pollen is high and the smell of fresh cut grass clouds through the air and I will tell you, antihistamines are a compelling.
Antihistamine medication used to prevent allergic reactions in the body cause Histamines. liquid to escape from the capillary effect of swelling, itching and sneezing.
But these beloved antihistamines, most of which you can find an over-the-counter without doctor's note, may deal with a heavy price to pay -- an increase in weight.
Writing in the journal Obesity, experts found an association between the use antihistamines and weight gain. People taking prescription antihistamines were more likely to be obese or overweight, from individuals not taking the drugs.
The study showed that amongst 268 antihistamine users, 45% of the respondents were overweight study compared with 599 all persons involved in the study, where only 30% were overweight. Antihistamine users had a higher body mass index (BMI) than non-users, weighing in at 31 and 28 respectively.
A BMI of 25 to 29 shall be deemed overweight. Obesity begins with a BMI 30 and up.
However, the researchers involved in this study, are not saying that the results show that antihistamines cause weight gain, only that there is an association between weight gain and taking antihistamines.
Other drugs may cause weight gain, and I know this firsthand with anti-depressants. Some experts say medicines like Prozac Lexapro, Paxil, and Zoloft and can cause weight gain 10 pounds or more.
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