Drugs that can cause weight gain

Drugs that can cause weight gain(fat related)

Mnemonics- 3AS

1. Aniti-epileptics Drugs -Carbamazepine, Gabapentin ,Valporate(valproic acid)
2. Antipschotic Drugs- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors,Lithium, Tricyclic Antidepressants(TCA) eg Amytriptyline, Paroxetine
3. Antiglycaemic Agents- Insulin, Thazolidieones, Sulfonylurea eg Chlopropamide
4. Steriod Hormones
5. Others-a) Female Contraceptive e.g Progestin based,b)Atenolol