I have been on Diltiazem,HCL, 120mg cap SA TEV for an irregular heartbeat for about 2 1/ months (i cap. daily) I have been struggling to drop 10 pounds since that time. I even went to Jenny Craig and after the initial 5 pound loss , have been stuck with the remaining 5 pounds since. I am generally on a weight watcher type eating regime as I am only 5"2"" and pretty small boned. I have taken to doing aerobics and /or weight training mornings and water aerobics in the afternoon, (2 hours daily), I belong to a health club and have a treadmill and reclining bike at home.. Since there is no weight loss with any of these strategies I am afraid if I cut back down to 1 hour in the fall months (end of pool weather) I will be gaining weight..Is the Cardizem?Deltiazem responsible for weight gain
Q: Does Deltiazem, a calcium channel blocker cause weight gain and/or prevent weight loss??
Hi Fay,
Yes, a potential side effect of Deltiazem is weight gain.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight
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