A common side effect with many medications is unwanted weight gain. However, men who suffer from hair loss and treat the condition with oral medication should not experience weight gain during their treatment. If you do gain weight, it is possible there are underlying causes since weight gain is not a documented side effect of their hair loss treatment. There are several things men can do to manage their weight while taking this drug.
Identifying Cause of Weight Gain
When men use this medication it is rarely the medication itself that is the direct cause of weight gain, which means there is another reason why it is happening. The drug can result in mild depression. And since men taking the drug may be anxious to begin with because of their hair loss, they are probably less interested in exercising. Changes to a regular exercise routine of any kind can often result in them putting on a little extra weight.
Addressing Weight Problem
Let your doctor know you are gaining weight. He will check to make sure there is not an underlying cause to your weight gain. Sometimes drug interactions can have unexpected consequences in people so make sure your doctor know about all the medications you take. If there is not another reason for your weight gain, he will work with you so you can make lifestyle changes that stop the weight gain and promote weight loss. Expect exercise and diet to be at the top of the list.
Treating the Hair Loss
Stopping your hair loss treatment may not be necessary if you look at ways to stop gaining weight and change your lifestyle. Fast or excessive weight gain can be dangerous. It can also impact your treatment regimen. Your doctor can decide you are becoming too unhealthy and stop the treatments. Because of this you should look at why you are gaining weight and address it the moment you find out it is happening.
Keep in mind that the weight gain is likely to disappear after you complete the treatment course with propecia. This means that you will at least stop gaining weight. Depending upon factors such as age and overall health condition, you may have to work at losing weight you gained.
From this article you will see that it is not normally the cases of gaining weight after taking propecia are mote likely as a result of either depression or some form of medical condition. Lifestyle changes can address weight gain.

