Is Weight Gain a Side Effect of Advair?
Q. I’m told I have C.O.P.D. – mild. I quit smoking after 47 years on Oct l9, 2005. I was given Spiriva to take and I wasn’t noticing any difference. I am now taking Advair. Since Oct l9, 2005 I have gained l5 pounds but I am not eating anymore than normal. Are there steroids in Spiriva that would be putting this extra weight on me? Are there steroids in Advair? Barb A. Dear Barb, Advair contains a small amount of steroids. It is not causing your weight gain. Your metabolism has probably dropped some, since you wisely stopped smoking. You will have to exercise more and reduce calories. This is far better than progressive lung damage from smoking. Dr. Tom Jitters and Prednisone Q. Am on Prednisone 40 mg. for 4 days, 30 mg. for 4 days, 20 mg. for 4 days then 10 mg. for 4 days. Do the jitters lessen as the dosage lessens? Gerre A. Dear Gerre, Yes, the jitters should reduce with lower doses of prednisone. You did not tell me what it is for, but I assume you will not have to stay on it. Dr.
