
72 Female 5' 170 Pounds. I Have Pretibial Edema From

Question: 72 female 5' 170 pounds. I have pretibial edema from Felodipine for moderately high BP. Don't tolerate Amlodipine.
I also have Cytochrome p 450 2D6 insufficiency and don't tolerate lots of meds like Beta blockers, Ace inhibitors.
My Doc says just wear support stockings. Any other choice?. CXR OK
I also have Cytochrome p 450 2D6 insufficiency and don't tolerate lots of meds like Beta blockers, Ace inhibitors.
My Doc says just wear support stockings. Any other choice?. CXR OK
Brief Answer:
Probably side effects of Felodipine
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms are probably related to side effects of Felodipine.
I see through your query that you don't tolerate other medication that help lowering the blood pressure.
I would recommend using a diuretic in the morning such as Hydrochlortiazide to help with the edema.
I also recommend to use the stockings as suggested by your doctor.
I suggest to avoid salt in the diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably side effects of Felodipine
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms are probably related to side effects of Felodipine.
I see through your query that you don't tolerate other medication that help lowering the blood pressure.
I would recommend using a diuretic in the morning such as Hydrochlortiazide to help with the edema.
I also recommend to use the stockings as suggested by your doctor.
I suggest to avoid salt in the diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Raju A.T

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