Dr. Simi Paknikar
Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team  on Apr 29, 2016
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References for Drugs Causing Weight Gain

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Jun 05, 2012
Last Updated on Apr 29, 2016

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Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam)

Loram (2 mg) (Lorazepam)

Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam)

Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam)

Noscaphene (Noscapine)

Noscaphene (Noscapine)

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