Malini Rao Malini Rao Asked 4 months ago

Can jardiance cause weight gain?

For about six months now, I've been on Jardiance for my diabetes. My blood sugar is better, but I've noticed I'm steadily gaining weight. Is it possible that Jardiance is causing this weight gain, or is it something else I need to look into?

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Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Actually, Jardiance usually causes weight loss, not weight gain, yaar. It works by flushing out excess sugar through your urine, which helps burn extra calories. If you are gaining weight, it might be due to some other reason or diet changes.

Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

No, Jardiance does not cause weight gain. In fact, clinical data clearly shows it leads to moderate weight loss because of glucose excretion in urine. If you are seeing a rise in weight, get your thyroid or overall diet checked.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Agreeing with others here, Jardiance actually helps with weight loss rather than gain. Just make sure to drink lots of water to avoid any urinary infections.

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Sunita Deshmukh Sunita Deshmukh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, my uncle was also prescribed Jardiance and he actually lost a few kilos in the first few months. It doesn't cause weight gain at all. Just make sure to maintain a proper clean diet and drink water.

Ramesh Patel Ramesh Patel Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

While Jardiance is meant for weight loss, any sudden weight gain could actually mean fluid retention, which can sometimes impact the kidneys or heart. Please do not ignore this and get a proper checkup done by your doctor immediately.

Aishwarya Iyer Aishwarya Iyer Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Jardiance is an SGLT2 inhibitor, which typically promotes caloric loss and mild fluid reduction, leading to weight loss. If you are experiencing unexpected weight gain, it is highly recommended to consult your endocrinologist to rule out fluid retention or other metabolic adjustments.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I panicked so much when my weight fluctuated after starting Jardiance! But my doctor reassured me that the medicine actually aids weight loss by removing excess sugar. Once my body adjusted, my weight stabilized beautifully, so don't worry.

Pooja Trivedi Pooja Trivedi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I completely understand how stressful it is to start a new medicine and worry about side effects like weight changes. But you can be relieved because Jardiance is actually known to help reduce weight. Just take it as prescribed and try to stay relaxed.

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