Does guanfacine cause weight gain?

Sometimes medications like this can slow down your metabolism or increase your appetite slightly, leading to weight gain. I always suggest keeping a close track of your daily diet, focusing on high-fiber vegetarian foods, and cutting out processed sugars. Keep a food diary to see if your eating patterns changed after starting the medicine.

Yes, certain modern medicines can disturb the body's natural metabolic balance. When I had to take similar medication, I found that regular practice of Pranayama and gentle daily yoga helped regulate my digestion and kept my weight stable. Listen to your body and keep your mind calm.

Since it acts on blood pressure and brain receptors, it can sometimes cause drowsiness, which makes you less active and leads to weight gain. I take blood pressure meds too, and daily walks along with regular blood pressure tracking are a must. Make sure you get your routine checkups done to see how it's affecting your overall health.

Even I am supposed to start this soon and I'm honestly so worried about gaining weight! Did anyone else feel a sudden increase in sweet cravings after taking it, or does it happen slowly? Pls share your experience, I'm getting really anxious about it.