Exforge and Weight gain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight gain is reported as a side effect among people who take Exforge (amlodipine besylate; valsartan), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight gain when taking Exforge. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,942 people who have side effects when taking Exforge from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Exforge?

Exforge has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate; valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 13,350 Exforge users. Check the latest studies of Exforge.

What is Weight gain?

Weight gain is found to be associated with 3,304 drugs and 3,990 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight gain.



On Feb, 15, 2026

12,942 people reported to have side effects when taking Exforge.
Among them, 154 people (1.19%) have Weight gain.

Could Exforge cause Weight gain?

Among these 154 people:

How long have people been on Exforge when they have Weight gain? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight gain when taking Exforge? *

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What is the age of people who have Weight gain when taking Exforge? *

What are other drugs people take besides Exforge? *

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What are other side effects people have besides Weight gain? *

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What are the existing conditions these people have? *

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amlodipine besylate; valsartan (the active ingredients of Exforge) and Exforge (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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