Big appetite due to medicines

Some medicines such as steroids may give you a big appetite and may make you want to eat much more than usual. It is important to try and eat healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables instead of sweets and crisps so that you don’t put on too much weight.

Condition-specific information

Further information on conditions that may be affecting you or those around you:

Support Groups

Visit the NHS inform Support Services Directory to search for local organisations that may help with the issues you are facing:

Last updated: 15 January 2012

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