Renuka Sharma Renuka Sharma Asked 5 months ago

Does amlodipine cause weight loss?

My doctor prescribed Amlodipine for my blood pressure. I actually ended up losing a little weight after starting it, which was unexpected. Does Amlodipine cause weight loss or is it just a coincidence?

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Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I have been taking amlodipine for over fifteen years now, and in my experience, it has never caused any weight loss. If you are losing weight suddenly, it is best to check other things with your doctor.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I am on amlodipine 5mg daily. I haven't noticed any change in my weight since starting it, nor does my doctor say it causes weight loss. It has kept my BP stable, which was the main goal.

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Priyanka Sharma Priyanka Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Don't stress too much about weight loss from this pill, it doesn't affect your weight that way. If you are feeling weaker or dropping kilos, just have a chat with your doctor to see what else might be going on.

Ritu Kapoor Ritu Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

My husband has been on amlodipine for years and his weight has remained very stable. It is not known to cause weight loss. Please get a proper health checkup done to find the real reason for the weight drop.

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Varsha Kulkarni Varsha Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, amlodipine se weight loss toh nahi hota. Actually, weight control ke liye hume diet aur walk hi karna padta hai. If you are losing weight without trying, do consult your doctor.

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