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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:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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I understand your concern and would recommend trying low dose of furosemide, which is a diuretic.
Another treatment option would be lercanidipine, which is a calcium channel blocker ( same family as amlodipine and felodipine), but may cause less leg swelling as an adverse effect.
You should discuss with your doctor on these treatment options.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would recommend trying low dose of furosemide, which is a diuretic.
Another treatment option would be lercanidipine, which is a calcium channel blocker ( same family as amlodipine and felodipine), but may cause less leg swelling as an adverse effect.
You should discuss with your doctor on these treatment options.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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