Medications That Slow Down Metabolism (by Abazar Habibinia, MD, Director of The CAASN):

Medications that slow down metabolism:

One of the reasons for plateau in weight loss is medication. There is a long list of medications that could body metabolism somehow, challenging weight loss and making it difficult:
1) Corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
2) Birth controls pills, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause.
3) Antidepressants, such as Celexa, Paxil, Zoloft and Wellbutrin.
4) Anti-Histamines.
5) Sedatives and Sleeping pills.
6) Beta-Blockers, such as Propranolol, Metoprolol, and Nadolol.
7) Anti-TB (Tuberculosis), such as Rifampin and Isoniazid.
8) Anti-HIV medications.
9) Anti-Acids, such as Cimetidine (Tagamet) and Ranitidine (Zantac).
10) Narcotics, such as Methadone.
11) Antipsychotics such as Resperidone and Olanzapine
12) Chemo drugs.
13) Antibiotics, especially Ciprofloxacin and Enoxacin.
14) Anti-Malaria, such as Artemisinin.
15) Anti-arrhythmics such Amiodarone and Mexiletine
16) Statins, such as Lipitor and Crestor.

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