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What Causes Weight Gain While On Metoprolol And Valsartan?
Over the past two years I have gained 30 lbs. I have copd and am on 3 inhalers; heart problems and thyroid. Meds I'm on are metoprolol, valsartan, isosorbide mononitrite, levoxythyrine and pravastatin. I had a stroke in 2011 and carotid artery surgery in 2015.
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
Ok, it is either fat or fluid.
First, figure out which and get x rays, examination and thyroid studies. Puffy ankles would imply fluid.
One strong possibility besides fluid (which is also very possible) is that with the COPD, you were TOO thin from overexercise of the lungs and with some medication, you gained muscle (and fat) that you should have had.
First, figure out which and get x rays, examination and thyroid studies. Puffy ankles would imply fluid.
One strong possibility besides fluid (which is also very possible) is that with the COPD, you were TOO thin from overexercise of the lungs and with some medication, you gained muscle (and fat) that you should have had.
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welcome to hcm ..weight gain as a side effect of metoprolol , valsartan , mononitrate or pravastatin is not seen ..weight gain may be due to inadequate thyroid dosage .. what are the current levels of serum T3 , T 4 and TSH .. PLEASE MAINTAIN THESE VALUES IN MIDRANGE ..
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