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What Causes Swollen Ankles While On Benazepril Hydrochloride?

Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2015

Question: my husband takes benzepril HCL 40 mg. His ankels are very swollen. I gave him one of my 20 mg furosemide tabs to see if the swelling would go down some. Is there any danger in using this drug with his. He is going to the doctor on tuesday.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Furosemide, to be used after consulting your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Furosemide is a diuretic drug. It can work in reducing fluid overload by decreasing preload and increasing diuresis. However, it can also lead to renal dysfunction. Furthermore, the cause for the swelling of the ankles need to be determined to be due to fluid overload. It can also lead to dehydration and hypotension. Furosemide at 20 mg dose is low dose but still keeping in mind the bladder cancer history , self medication should be avoided and a doctor should be consulted before taking such medication.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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