Lercanidipine and losing weight

[Thisgirl1973]

Hi

I’ve been on this medication for a few months now and so far so good. However, 4 weeks ago I started a weight loss regime & ive genuinely been strict- hardly any alcohol, low carb and cut portion size in half. I’ve even been sure to continue at the weekend. Initially I lost 2 pounds but for the last 2 weeks I’ve lost nothing 😩. This week I’ve not been eating till lunchtime to try to just have 2 meals a day, still nothing.

Just wondering if this medication makes it harder to lose weight and what I can do? I do also have an under active thyriod but I’ve lost weight before.

[Happyrosie]

Hi thisgirl. I’m not on that medication but:Have you looked at the info that comes with the pack (I’m sure you have!)

If you’re on thyroid medication this might interreact. Pharmacists are the experts when it comes to drugs, their side effects and drug inter reactions, rather than doctors, so assuming you’re in the UK your pharmacist ought to welcome a medicine review with you. It’s part of their job.

A third thought is whether you’re familiar with Blood Pressure UK. Lots of helpful info there.

[Viggo2012]

Hi.. I'm loosing weight, no promblem. I also take lercanidipine, and I have no thyroidgland, I had it removed do to thyroid cancer...

[Sleepyholllow in reply to Viggo2012]

Hello, I also take lercanidipine 10mg, have managed to lose weight (and put it back on!) so I imagine it may be more to do with the thyroid, as the other replies suggested, I’d say your pharmacist is your best call, good luck.