I am just wondering. I can't seem to lose the extra 20 pounds I'm carrying from having kids. My son is 2 and for some reason the weight is not coming off like it did with my first child. I am on different meds this time around. Has anyone else has weight problems with any of these? Atrovent, Advair 500/50 and Singulair.

I read something about oral cortesteroids and weight problems. But I don't think Singulair has any steroids in it? But I'm not sure.

Quote from monacks:

I am just wondering. I can't seem to lose the extra 20 pounds I'm carrying from having kids. My son is 2 and for some reason the weight is not coming off like it did with my first child. I am on different meds this time around. Has anyone else has weight problems with any of these? Atrovent, Advair 500/50 and Singulair.

I read something about oral cortesteroids and weight problems. But I don't think Singulair has any steroids in it? But I'm not sure.

The 500 in Advair refers to the dosage level of inhaled steroids in the Advair. The 50 refers to salmeterol, a long-acting form of albuterol, a beta-agonist. Advair 500/50 means you are getting the highest dose of inhaled steroids available in that particular brand of inhaler. Normally inhaled steroids have much fewer and much less drastic side effects than taking steroids orally. However, it might play a role in your difficulty in losing weight. But it may not. Steroids can increase one's appetite, help one retain water, other things like that that result in weight gain. It's best to talk with your doctor about it.