Does amlodipine cause you to gain weight? Unpacking the link between fluid retention and medication
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While clinical trials suggest that direct metabolic weight gain from amlodipine occurs in less than 1% of individuals, a different and much more common side effect—fluid retention (edema)—can lead to an increase in body weight. Therefore, the concern, “Does amlodipine cause you to gain weight?” is typically related to water buildup rather than fat.
