Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Asked 5 months ago

Do diuretics cause weight gain?

I've been on diuretics for a few months now for my heart condition. I feel a bit bloated sometimes, and I'm wondering if these medicines can actually cause weight gain. Has anyone else experienced this?

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Savitri Nair Savitri Nair Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Actually, diuretics are meant to remove excess fluid from the body, which usually causes a slight drop in water weight. If you are gaining weight instead, please speak to your doctor as it could mean fluid retention.

Siddharth Saxena Siddharth Saxena Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't worry, but listen carefully. Diuretics should help you lose water weight, not gain it. If you see the scale going up rapidly, please don't ignore it—call your doctor, as it might mean your medication needs an adjustment.

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Chill, don't stress too much! Diuretics usually make you pee out water, so they definitely shouldn't cause weight gain. If the scale is behaving weirdly, just check in with your doctor to make sure everything is running smoothly.

Ritu Phogat Ritu Phogat Joined May 2026 5 months ago

When my son was put on fluid medications, the doctor strictly told us to monitor his weight daily. Rapid weight gain on diuretics usually means the body is retaining fluid rather than releasing it. Please get in touch with your clinic right away.

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Harish Mehta Harish Mehta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I have been taking diuretics for blood pressure, and they definitely don't cause weight gain; they actually reduce water bloating. If your weight is suddenly going up while on them, it means your body might be holding onto fluid, which you need to report to your doctor immediately.

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