Heart Medication Side Affects Posted: 06-16-07 14:16pm
I am taking 40mg of Coreg and 10mg of
Lisinopril. I have been taking them for
about 5 months. Since taking these
medications, I have gained about 30lbs.
The weight gain does not appear to be
slowing. My diet has not changed. The
weight gain has also brought on some mild
depression. My doctors answer: You can't
blaim everything on the medicaton.
Is this normal weight gain and or
acceptable? Should I stop taking the
medication?
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MrMedic
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 22
Posted: 06-17-07 23:32pm
DO NOT STOP TAKING YOUR
MEDICATION UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO BY A
DOCTOR
Especially when it comes to the
medications you're on. You could have a
heart attack or other serious complication
if you suddenly stop taking them without
speaking to a physician.
I understand that the weight gain isn't
pleasant, if your doctor won't tell you
anything other than "you can't blame
everything on the medication", then you
should seek the attention of another
physician for a 2nd opinion, and even go
looking for a 3rd if need be. Just DO NOT
stop taking your meds without guidance
from a doctor.
