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Can The Dosage Of Norvasc Be Tapered Off While Having Swollen Ankles?
Question: Is it possible to cut the dosage of Norvasc from 5mg twice a day to 5mg once a day. I have excessive
swollen ankles.
swollen ankles.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is quite safe to reduce the dose of Norvasc from 5mg twice daily to once daily.
But, you should be careful to your blood pressure values, because reducing the dose of Norvasc can lead to increased blood pressure values.
For this reason, I would recommend adding also 25mg Hydrochlorothiazide in the morning. It can help to relieve the leg swelling too.
I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure, frequently during the days in the next days.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is quite safe to reduce the dose of Norvasc from 5mg twice daily to once daily.
But, you should be careful to your blood pressure values, because reducing the dose of Norvasc can lead to increased blood pressure values.
For this reason, I would recommend adding also 25mg Hydrochlorothiazide in the morning. It can help to relieve the leg swelling too.
I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure, frequently during the days in the next days.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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