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Originally Posted by SCORE-Cash
My dad is in a similar situation, it's funny how the medication makes him gain weight. If he stops takeing his meds he actually loses weight.
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Cortisol, cortisone, people on those kinds of medications will gain weight without junking out or getting lazy.
Cortisol, the active form of cortisone, is a hormone involved in a variety of different bodily functions, from the immune system to the regulation of blood sugar and liver function. Taking cortisone to deal with other medical issues changes the natural balance of cortisone in the body and can't help but have systemic effects, including weight gain.