Drugs that block weight loss
Following the Wheat Belly lifestyle of wheat and grain elimination results in weight loss in the majority of people in short order.
But there are exceptions. The exceptions should not be interpreted to mean that this lifestyle does not work; it should initiate a search for why the weight loss effect of wheat and grain elimination is being blocked. Iodine deficiency, for example, is a common cause for failed weight loss, no matter how perfect your diet and how much you exercise.
Another common cause for failed weight loss are prescription drugs and a few over-the-counter drugs. Among the common drugs that will block your ability to lose weight, even allowing weight gain, are:
Beta blockers—metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol, and propranolol
Antidepressants—amitryptiline (Elavil), nortryptyline (Pamelor), doxepin, paroxetine (Paxil), and trazodone, and others
Steroids such as prednisone
Antihistamines—diphenhydramine (Benadryl), fexofenadine (Allegra), cetirizine (Zyrtec), cyproheptadine (Periactin) and others
Lyrica for fibromyalgia and pain
Valproic acid (Depakote) for seizures
Actos and Avandia for pre-diabetes and diabetes
Insulin—Injectable insulin can be responsible not just for failed weight loss, but astounding quantities of weight gain.
Drugs as common as antihistamines for allergies, or beta blockers for high blood pressure, will therefore completely booby-trap any effort at weight loss. The problem is not the diet; the problem is that you are exposed to a ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle gluten grains prescription drugs Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
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