Does sotalol cause weight gain?

My uncle was put on sotalol recently and he was super annoyed thinking he'd get fat. It's a beta-blocker, so it can slow down your metabolism a little bit, but it's not like you'll wake up 5 kgs heavier overnight. Just don't skip gym sessions.

Since sotalol affects your heart rate, you might find your high-intensity workouts a bit harder to push through. The key is to manage your calorie intake and focus on consistent, moderate-intensity walks or cycling to keep your metabolism active.

If you are starting sotalol, try to increase your intake of fiber-rich vegetarian foods to keep your digestion active. Sometimes beta-blockers cause mild water retention, which feels like weight gain. Keep sodium levels in check and monitor how you feel.

I've been taking sotalol for my arrhythmia for over a year now. Yes, initially I noticed a slight weight creep of about 2 kgs because of mild fatigue. I adjusted by eating lighter dinners and taking short, regular walks, and the weight came back to normal.

Actually yaar, my dad is on sotalol and he also gained a little bit of weight initially. But the doctor said it's mostly just water retention, not actual fat. He just reduced salt in his food and now he is doing totally fine.