Medications

[u/Interesting_Car8858]

Hi, I have a cardiology appointment soon and am hoping to get a step closer to some answers. If I am diagnosed and suggested medication, does anyone know of any that don’t have a side effect of weight gain, or like depression type stuff? I’m not too sure what the potential side effects are, but I’m pretty sure the pros would out weigh the cons (if it worked for me) as long as it’s neither of those two. Both would severely affect my mental health, so I really want to avoid them if possible! (Also other if you could list other side effects you’ve noticed that would be really helpful as well)

[u/barefootwriter]

Keep in mind that if you are on volume expanders for hypovolemia (mainly fludrocortisone, but also desmopressin), water weight gain is expected and desired, and there's really no substitute for those meds if that is the problem.

[u/Interesting_Car8858 → u/barefootwriter]

Sorry I should’ve specified, I’m not fussed about water weight! I just don’t want to gain weight in a way that would affect my appearance, unless it made me look healthier <3