It’s a common problem faced by many men: What was once a smooth, flat manly chest suddenly starts to look more feminine. As fatty tissue builds up in the breast area, feminine-looking man boobs start to form. As you might guess, this condition can be highly embarrassing, and maybe even a little humiliating.
There are several medications that can cause gynecomastia as a side-effect. Some of the more common medications with these side-effects are given in the list below:
Treatment for stomach ulcers such as cimetidine
Heart medication including digoxin
Some anti-depressants
Treatments for anxiety including diazepam
Steroids used to treat hormone conditions
HIV – HAART medication
Some chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer