Captopril and Weight Gain (Cont.)

Captopril and Weight Gain: Suggestions

If you are noticing gradual weight gain while taking captopril, there are some things that you can do. Some suggestions include:
 
  • Eat a heart-healthy diet. This diet should include:
o Lots of fruits, vegetables, grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
o Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
o Limited amounts of saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and added sugars.
  • Engage in regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week.
     
  • Limit your intake of alcohol.
     
Also, if you are noticing weight gain with captopril, talk to your healthcare provider. He or she can give you other suggestions for dealing with any weight gain. If the weight gain continues, he or she may also recommend other lifestyle choices or possibly switch you to another heart failure or blood pressure medicine.
 
(Click BMI Calculator to see if your weight is within a healthy range.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;