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Beware: The Drugs That Make You Fat
by Dr. David T. Ryan
Several prescription and over-the-counter medications can keep you from getting lean. Some will actually change your fat thermostat and make you gain weight. If you really look at it, some of the most unwanted side effects occur with medications such as, headaches, constipation, irritability, loss of sleep and weight gain, just to name a few. The next time you pick up that medication, STOP, and look at the insert. It is full of information regarding the medications and how to best take them and what side effects to expect. Most drug inserts are written by the manufacturer so BEWARE, they are usually down playing the facts that are required by law to inform you, the consumer/patient.
Testing on Humans
When the thought of testing drugs on humans comes to mind, something from Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory often comes to mind. The truth is, “human subjects” are closely monitored, but this testing can be widely exploited. Once the FDA has approved for “human subjects testing,” the next step is to find some willing subjects to take and test a drug - that no one has ever taken. Campus testing is quite frequent since most college students will do anything for cash. Ads will appear in local papers looking for willing subjects to test the products. Some test subjects might have the symptoms that the drug is supposed to destroy; others are considered controls and have no symptoms, but are deemed to be NORMAL. That alone is a scary thought. Who’s NORMAL? Many times those individuals offering themselves for testing are not normal and are “down on their luck,low on cash, looking to score a high” -type subjects.
When you do human testing, like I used to do as a scientist, you are looking for numbers. This is called a large population study, which is more widely acceptable in the scientific community. Some researchers relax their testing standards and the edges are worn back on the strict guidelines. Several times I have followed testing on human subjects for the National Institutes of Health and other governing agencies to find testing done on habitual drug users or just plain old “Street People.” Most test subjects have a simple rule, they LIE to make the testing protocol so they can get the cash. The agencies do their very best to maintain standards, but several problems occur due to the massive amount of testing being done every day, by thousands of labs everywhere. What happens when you step outside of the United States? Now you see why taking drugs from a foreign country isn't a good idea, according to the Food and Drug Agency (FDA).
The Real Scare
Sorry to bring your phobias to reality, but the fact is, more and more physicians have very little training in drugs and drug interactions. Most medical schools require only one course in pharmacology. It is determined by several larger medical groups that the average doctor understands approximately 5-10 drugs and their actions. That’s it. Sorry to boil you in oil, but that is the truth. Always check with your pharmacist on the questions of drug interactions and their side effects.
What is that in your doctor’s hand?
At the Arnold Classic Fitness Weekend, (also www.ARNOLDSPORTSFESTIVAL.com) - and yes, Arnold will be there in 2006 - every year, we have approximately 200 various speciality physicians and some are drug specialists, known as "Pharm D’s", who work with us throughout the weekend. This allows us a very strong database of possible drug interaction material, not to mention the palm pilots that we carry with Epocrates based programs that have tons of up-to-date, drug interaction material in them.
So you think all docs have this special little palm pilot? Ask yours. Go ahead, I'll wait…………..NO? Why do we have to have this information? The FDA approves over 5,000 new drugs every year. Keeping up with that kind of information is a full time job in itself.
What is safe today, might not be safe tomorrow
Many drugs are geared to stop a symptom, but their long term use isn't tested. Long term use of drugs can actually lead to the original symptom that the drug was originally prescribed to remove.
EXAMPLE: [Link niet meer beschikbaar]
The Main Offenders
Drugs in certain classes are known to cause slight weight and water weight gains. Aspirin and other Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatories are major contributors to the water weight gain. Others are commonly known as anti-depressants: Paxil and Zoloft are just a few to start with. Several others are for heartburn, such as Nexium and Prevacid. I could write a book on the drugs and their interactions, but let’s offer some guidelines to help you stay healthy and lean.
Other common drugs and groups that cause weight gain:
• Certain medications causing fluid retention or edema such as:
• Oral contraceptive pills
• Steroids
• Corticosteroids
• Androgenic steroids
• NSAIDs
• Prednisone
• Lithium
• Phenylbutazone
• Certain medications that may increase hunger such as:
• Oral contraceptive pills
• Certain anti-depressants
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Phenothiazines
• Estrogen
• Elavil
• OCPs
• Certain tranquilizers
• Certain anti-seizure drugs
• Certain psychotropic drugs
• Certain schizophrenia drugs
• Certain anticolvulsants
• Certain salt-retaining drugs
• Propranolol
Certain drugs are better choices
Some drugs have shown less side effects of weight gain and you should discuss their use with your physician. For example, the drug olanzapine or risperidone usually results in weight gain, but changing this to a different drug in the same class such as a low-dose perphenazine, offers reduced weight gain. You have choices and being informed is the key to getting and staying lean.
Guidelines for Medication
1. Never start or stop any medication without discussing it with your physician.
2. Always check with your physician and pharmacist every three months on the topics of drug interaction and long term use of a drug.
3. Always discuss new symptoms with your physician and pharmacist.
4. Always read the inserted material with your medications; you may be the only one who does.
5. Stay informed by information provided on the Internet and through literature available at your physician's office and through your pharmacist.
6. Always take medications as they are recommended, such as, with or without food, with water, avoid alcohol, etc.
If you don't think that drugs can be approved by the FDA that might not be safe for you, try spelling BAYCOL or VIOXX into your web browser and see what comes up. God helps those who help themselves; and hopefully you will feel more informed about drugs after reading this article. To learn more about specific drugs and/or if you are one of those physicians who don't want to say “No” when your patients ask you about the palm pilot, visit: http://www.epocrates.com and stay informed!!!
READ MORE:
http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/articles/050502fa_fact
http://www.medscape.com/druginfo/druginterchecker?src=google
Dr. David T. Ryan is the Medical Director for the Arnold Classic Fitness Expo and an Editorial Advisor for Muscle & Fitness Magazine.
Beware: The Drugs That Make You Fat
by Dr. David T. Ryan
Several prescription and over-the-counter medications can keep you from getting lean. Some will actually change your fat thermostat and make you gain weight. If you really look at it, some of the most unwanted side effects occur with medications such as, headaches, constipation, irritability, loss of sleep and weight gain, just to name a few. The next time you pick up that medication, STOP, and look at the insert. It is full of information regarding the medications and how to best take them and what side effects to expect. Most drug inserts are written by the manufacturer so BEWARE, they are usually down playing the facts that are required by law to inform you, the consumer/patient.
Testing on Humans
When the thought of testing drugs on humans comes to mind, something from Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory often comes to mind. The truth is, “human subjects” are closely monitored, but this testing can be widely exploited. Once the FDA has approved for “human subjects testing,” the next step is to find some willing subjects to take and test a drug - that no one has ever taken. Campus testing is quite frequent since most college students will do anything for cash. Ads will appear in local papers looking for willing subjects to test the products. Some test subjects might have the symptoms that the drug is supposed to destroy; others are considered controls and have no symptoms, but are deemed to be NORMAL. That alone is a scary thought. Who’s NORMAL? Many times those individuals offering themselves for testing are not normal and are “down on their luck,low on cash, looking to score a high” -type subjects.
When you do human testing, like I used to do as a scientist, you are looking for numbers. This is called a large population study, which is more widely acceptable in the scientific community. Some researchers relax their testing standards and the edges are worn back on the strict guidelines. Several times I have followed testing on human subjects for the National Institutes of Health and other governing agencies to find testing done on habitual drug users or just plain old “Street People.” Most test subjects have a simple rule, they LIE to make the testing protocol so they can get the cash. The agencies do their very best to maintain standards, but several problems occur due to the massive amount of testing being done every day, by thousands of labs everywhere. What happens when you step outside of the United States? Now you see why taking drugs from a foreign country isn't a good idea, according to the Food and Drug Agency (FDA).
The Real Scare
Sorry to bring your phobias to reality, but the fact is, more and more physicians have very little training in drugs and drug interactions. Most medical schools require only one course in pharmacology. It is determined by several larger medical groups that the average doctor understands approximately 5-10 drugs and their actions. That’s it. Sorry to boil you in oil, but that is the truth. Always check with your pharmacist on the questions of drug interactions and their side effects.
What is that in your doctor’s hand?
At the Arnold Classic Fitness Weekend, (also www.ARNOLDSPORTSFESTIVAL.com) - and yes, Arnold will be there in 2006 - every year, we have approximately 200 various speciality physicians and some are drug specialists, known as "Pharm D’s", who work with us throughout the weekend. This allows us a very strong database of possible drug interaction material, not to mention the palm pilots that we carry with Epocrates based programs that have tons of up-to-date, drug interaction material in them.
So you think all docs have this special little palm pilot? Ask yours. Go ahead, I'll wait…………..NO? Why do we have to have this information? The FDA approves over 5,000 new drugs every year. Keeping up with that kind of information is a full time job in itself.
What is safe today, might not be safe tomorrow
Many drugs are geared to stop a symptom, but their long term use isn't tested. Long term use of drugs can actually lead to the original symptom that the drug was originally prescribed to remove.
EXAMPLE: [Link niet meer beschikbaar]
The Main Offenders
Drugs in certain classes are known to cause slight weight and water weight gains. Aspirin and other Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatories are major contributors to the water weight gain. Others are commonly known as anti-depressants: Paxil and Zoloft are just a few to start with. Several others are for heartburn, such as Nexium and Prevacid. I could write a book on the drugs and their interactions, but let’s offer some guidelines to help you stay healthy and lean.
Other common drugs and groups that cause weight gain:
• Certain medications causing fluid retention or edema such as:
• Oral contraceptive pills
• Steroids
• Corticosteroids
• Androgenic steroids
• NSAIDs
• Prednisone
• Lithium
• Phenylbutazone
• Certain medications that may increase hunger such as:
• Oral contraceptive pills
• Certain anti-depressants
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Phenothiazines
• Estrogen
• Elavil
• OCPs
• Certain tranquilizers
• Certain anti-seizure drugs
• Certain psychotropic drugs
• Certain schizophrenia drugs
• Certain anticolvulsants
• Certain salt-retaining drugs
• Propranolol
Certain drugs are better choices
Some drugs have shown less side effects of weight gain and you should discuss their use with your physician. For example, the drug olanzapine or risperidone usually results in weight gain, but changing this to a different drug in the same class such as a low-dose perphenazine, offers reduced weight gain. You have choices and being informed is the key to getting and staying lean.
Guidelines for Medication
1. Never start or stop any medication without discussing it with your physician.
2. Always check with your physician and pharmacist every three months on the topics of drug interaction and long term use of a drug.
3. Always discuss new symptoms with your physician and pharmacist.
4. Always read the inserted material with your medications; you may be the only one who does.
5. Stay informed by information provided on the Internet and through literature available at your physician's office and through your pharmacist.
6. Always take medications as they are recommended, such as, with or without food, with water, avoid alcohol, etc.
If you don't think that drugs can be approved by the FDA that might not be safe for you, try spelling BAYCOL or VIOXX into your web browser and see what comes up. God helps those who help themselves; and hopefully you will feel more informed about drugs after reading this article. To learn more about specific drugs and/or if you are one of those physicians who don't want to say “No” when your patients ask you about the palm pilot, visit: http://www.epocrates.com and stay informed!!!
READ MORE:
http://www.newyorker.com/fact/content/articles/050502fa_fact
http://www.medscape.com/druginfo/druginterchecker?src=google
Dr. David T. Ryan is the Medical Director for the Arnold Classic Fitness Expo and an Editorial Advisor for Muscle & Fitness Magazine.
