How to Avoid Weight Gain While Taking Advair
Advair is a maintenance drug for people who suffer with asthma and COPD. Weight gain is a possible side effect of taking Advair. This may be due to the steroid fluticasone that is in Advair. Steroids have been associated with weight gain because it causes an increase in appetite.
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Eat more fruits and vegetables. When you reach for food let it be food that will help control weight gain.
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Avoid foods high in fats and sugars. Instead, eat leaner meats and low-fat foods.
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Limit your alcohol intake. Alcohol prevents fluid release and causes bloating. It also increases appetite.
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Exercise to burn more calories. Exercise at least three times a week at 30 minute intervals. When you increase your intake of food you have to burn more calories to avoid weight gain. It is recommended that you take your rescue inhaler at least 10 minutes before exercising if you suffer from asthma.
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Tips & Warnings
Change medications. Consult with your doctor to see if a Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drug can be prescribed instead of the Advair.
