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Diabetic. Take Medicines For High Blood Pressure, And Sertraline. Gaining Weight. Cause For Weight Gain?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Oct 2013
Question: I take medicines for High Blood Pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, and Sertraline for Mental plus Supplements. I am gaining
weight rather than losing it. Which medicines cause weight gain?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Amlodipine, Bumetanide,Sertraline

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Amongst the drugs you take, though rare Amlodipine, Bumetanide, Sertraline are known to cause weight gain.

Do exercise regularly to counteract the effect. If the weight gain is too much and drastic then you may have to consult your treating doctor to get the medications revised.

Regards,
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Diabetic. Take Medicines For High Blood Pressure, And Sertraline. Gaining Weight. Cause For Weight Gain?

Brief Answer:
Amlodipine, Bumetanide,Sertraline

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Amongst the drugs you take, though rare Amlodipine, Bumetanide, Sertraline are known to cause weight gain.

Do exercise regularly to counteract the effect. If the weight gain is too much and drastic then you may have to consult your treating doctor to get the medications revised.

Regards,