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Do Carvedilol, Furosemide And Hydralazine Cause Weight Gain?

I was put on new blood pressure medicine 25mg twice a day of carvedilol twice a day, along with furosemide 20mg one time a day, along with hydralazine 10mg once a day. What are side effects of each medicine, and is weight gain one of them, I have gained 20lbs since starting medicine
Mon, 9 Jul 2018
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Furosemide causes the body to lose extra fluids and would not cause weight gain. Carvedilol is a beta blocker and this family of medicines can sometimes cause weight gain but not usually to this extent. Your may want to consider testing for the different hormones such as thyroid hormone and cortisol to rule out other causes. A review of your diet and physical activity (150 mins a week recommended by guidelines), may also be needed.

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Do Carvedilol, Furosemide And Hydralazine Cause Weight Gain?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Furosemide causes the body to lose extra fluids and would not cause weight gain. Carvedilol is a beta blocker and this family of medicines can sometimes cause weight gain but not usually to this extent. Your may want to consider testing for the different hormones such as thyroid hormone and cortisol to rule out other causes. A review of your diet and physical activity (150 mins a week recommended by guidelines), may also be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.