Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Asked 6 months ago

Does amlodipine cause weight gain?

I started taking Amlodipine for my high blood pressure a few months ago. I feel like I've gained some weight since then, especially around my mid-section. Does Amlodipine cause weight gain?

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Divya Teja Divya Teja Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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With PCOS, I always worry about weight changes. When my doctor suggested amlodipine, I was very cautious. It didn't cause actual fat gain, but it can cause mild swelling in the feet, which feels like weight.

Shalini Sen Shalini Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I completely understand how depressing it is to see the scale go up when you are trying to be healthy. When my ankles bloated on amlodipine, I felt so defeated. But once I spoke to my doctor, they reassured me it was just fluid and easily manageable.

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Naman Gupta Naman Gupta Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, between my late-night work shifts and double espresso shots, my weight is already all over the place. Amlodipine hasn't added any extra kilos for me, just a bit of ankle puffiness if I sit at my desk too long.

Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

As a diabetic, I monitor my body metrics daily. Amlodipine does not affect blood sugar or cause metabolic fat gain. If you notice weight going up, check for water retention and reduce your salt intake slightly.

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Shiny Mathew Shiny Mathew Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Hey there! In my experience, amlodipine doesn't cause true weight gain. It just relaxes blood vessels, which sometimes lets fluid pool in your lower legs. Just keep your feet elevated when you can.

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