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Which one of the following drugs is not a secondary cause of weight gain?

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UPSC CMS 2026 Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and PSM Question Paper (02-Aug-2026)
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Thyroxine

Sulphonylureas, glucocorticoids, and beta-blockers are well-known drug causes of weight gain. Thyroxine (levothyroxine) increases basal metabolic rate and is used to treat hypothyroidism-related weight gain; it is not itself a cause of weight gain.

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