I have been using clonidine and hyzaar for high blood pressure for a few months now and noticed 10 to 15 pounds of weight gain.
Has anyone else experienced the weight gain and is it a normal side effect?
I am a health conscious person and my eating habits are the same as before I started the medications. I eat mostly fruits and vegetables with little protein.
Please help me to figure this out? Thank you.
Does clonidine or hyzaar cause a weight gain?
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- 9 Apr 2010 by klalaian
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- high blood pressure, obesity, clonidine, side effect, weight
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Answers (2)
11 Apr 2010
A doctor told me that many of his patients blame their meds for gaining weight. He told me, that is not so. Since most meds stops, cures illness, you feel better, sleeps better, eats well. I'm also taking med for hypertension and have'nt notice any change in my weight. Do you have regular exercise? Do you have snacks in between meals? Have you check your thyroid gland lately?Hope this helps.
1 May 2011
I have also been gaining weight, about 15lbs, and have also been wondering the same thing. My eating habbits have actually been better and have also joined the gym, with little results. I am on Clonidine, Norvasc, Hydrochlorot and had noticed an increased weight gain since starting the Norvasc. Could it be the meds or my age idk?
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