Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 4 months ago

Does midodrine cause weight gain?

My doctor recently prescribed Midodrine for my low blood pressure. I'm already trying to manage my weight and I'm a bit concerned. Does midodrine cause weight gain?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Namaste bhaiya. My uncle takes this medicine for his low BP issues. He did not gain any weight from it, but yes, his swelling in the legs became a bit better. Don't worry too much, just eat simple home food and you will be fine.

Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Haan, midodrine mainly blood pressure maintain karne ke liye hoti hai, weight gain occurs very rarely with it. In fact, isse weight badhne ka direct connection nahi hai. If you are noticing sudden weight change, then please consult your doctor once, na?

Priyanka Joshi Priyanka Joshi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I completely panicked when my weight fluctuated by 2 kgs after starting midodrine last year! But actually, my doc explained it was just temporary water retention because the medicine affects blood circulation. It went away on its own in a few weeks, so please don't stress.

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Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi Narayanan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother was advised this medicine for her dizziness. My mother suggested some traditional herbs for her weight, but we strictly followed the doctor's prescription instead. She did not face any weight gain issues. It is always safest to trust your cardiologist's advice on this.

Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Weight gain is not a listed or common side effect of midodrine. If you are experiencing sudden bloating or weight gain while on it, you should get your kidney function and fluid retention levels checked by your physician immediately. Don't self-diagnose online.

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Kriti Malhotra Kriti Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Dealing with weight issues is so frustrating, I know how it feels because of my PCOS. While I haven't taken midodrine personally, I know that medicines affecting blood pressure can sometimes cause fluid changes. It is best to keep a weekly log of your weight and show it to your doctor to be safe.

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