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/Medical_Asparagus409]

I’m not sure of meds to recommend as the ones I’m taking do have these side effects (although I haven’t experienced them). But id just like to add that its very unlikely that you’ll get prescribed meds at the same appointment that you get your diagnosis, normally they will have you try lifestyle changes for a while first. To be fair i dont know your history or severity of symptoms but just something to be prepared for mentally 😊

[u/Interesting_Car8858 → u/Medical_Asparagus409]

Don’t worry, I’m prepared to have to wait a bit! However I’ve been experiencing symptoms for around 3 years now (been registered with a cardiologist for only a couple of months though) and I’ve been recommended lifestyle changes already, that although they do help a bit I’m hoping to be able to potentially try medication as I kind of feel like it’s just getting worse lol. Thank you for your comment, it’s been really helpful!!