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Good morning. I am Mame 46 years old, 1.72 cm, 92 kg. Have been diagnosed for hypertension and hypercholesterolemia for few years. Am taking Amlodipine for the hypertension; never wanted to take lipitor or related medications for the cholesterol thinking that dieting and exercises will help me stabilize it. Two weeks ago my doctor convinced me to start and I am taking Simvor 10 mg. It seems to me that I am gaining weight despite the physical efforts and diet associated (Exercise 5-6 days/7; kind of low carb diet).
Thanks for your assistance
Can Simvor 10mg affect my weight?
Thu, 8 Sep 2016
General & Family Physician, Dr. Asad Riaz's Response
Hi, Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem. Hypeertension, obesity, hypercholestrolemia are major risk factor for CAD , .. hypertension can be controlled by med if it's not working dose can be adjusted or add on therapy can be follow n reduce salt intake n alcohol if u drink ..simvor is statin use for hypercholestrolemia .. need to work up to identify what causing obesity.. simvor don't affect weight .. I would like to make sure dose is appropriate n take BP charting so i can modify dose accordingly n Tx u well n so can avoid future major complication like IHD ..For inc worthy gain might be some underlying endocrinology pathology Bcs like in Cushing patient may have hypertension , weight gain .. if u came to my clinic I would like to do some test n to rule out underlying pathology n treat it accordingly... I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
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Dr.Asad Riaz. General and Family Physician..
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Hi, Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem. Hypeertension, obesity, hypercholestrolemia are major risk factor for CAD , .. hypertension can be controlled by med if it s not working dose can be adjusted or add on therapy can be follow n reduce salt intake n alcohol if u drink ..simvor is statin use for hypercholestrolemia .. need to work up to identify what causing obesity.. simvor don t affect weight .. I would like to make sure dose is appropriate n take BP charting so i can modify dose accordingly n Tx u well n so can avoid future major complication like IHD ..For inc worthy gain might be some underlying endocrinology pathology Bcs like in Cushing patient may have hypertension , weight gain .. if u came to my clinic I would like to do some test n to rule out underlying pathology n treat it accordingly... I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Regards. Dr.Asad Riaz. General and Family Physician..