Does diltiazem cause weight gain?

I thought I was getting fat from my wife's delicious hand-made parathas, but my doctor told me this medicine can cause water weight! Jokes apart, it is usually just fluid retention and not real fat. Still, keep your doctor in the loop.

My elder son was prescribed this for his blood pressure and we noticed his face and ankles looked a bit puffy after a few weeks. We immediately consulted his doctor, who adjusted the dose and advised a low-sodium diet. Please monitor your weight and consult the physician.

I absolutely panicked when my scale showed 3 kgs extra within two weeks of starting diltiazem. But my cardiologist reassured me that it is just mild fluid accumulation which is common. He guided me on salt intake and the weight stabilized soon.

As a thyroid patient, I always track my weight closely. When I had to take this medicine, I checked my weight and got my thyroid levels tested too, just to be sure where the gain was coming from. It is always wise to keep your blood tests updated and let your doctor decide.

Yes, I experienced mild ankle swelling and weight gain of 2 kgs after starting this medication. My doctor told me it was water retention.