Proper nourishment is crucial when engaging in regular physical activity. If you’re taking any of these prescription medications, consult your physician to adjust dosage or change medications. Or you may have to adjust your exercise routine.

Prescription Medications That Cause Loss of Appetite

• Antibiotics : used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections.
• Amphetamines: a stimulant drug that speeds up messages between your brain and body. Used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
• Chemotherapy: a cancer treatment used to kill cancer cells and prevent tumor growth.
• Digoxin: a tablet medication that treats heart failure and irregular heart beat.
• Fluoxetine: used to treat depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsion disorder, and eating disorders. Fluoxetine is sold as Prozac.
• Hydralazine: used to treat high blood pressure . Hydralazine is sold as Apresoline.
• Opioids: prescription medication used to manage moderate to severe pain.