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What Causes Swollen Feet While On Olanzapine, Divalproex And Clonazepam?
Question: My son who is 43 and now visiting me has been diagnosed as Bipolar the DR. put him on Olanzapine, Divalproex and Clonazepam.
His feet are very swollen. When he asked his DR. why the swelling he got not answer. Can you give me reasons?
His feet are very swollen. When he asked his DR. why the swelling he got not answer. Can you give me reasons?
Brief Answer:
Recognisd side effects of Olanzapine and Divalproex
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Swelling of legs is a recognised side effect of Olanzapine and Divalproex. This can occur due to both cardiovascular and hepatic causes.
If only one leg is swollen it can even be due to a venous thrombosis, another recognised side effect.
It would be good if you can show him to a specialist in Internal Medicine, who will examine him and do the necessary investigations and advise accordingly.
Till you get an appointment, it would be good to reduce the salt and fluids in his food.
Recognisd side effects of Olanzapine and Divalproex
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Swelling of legs is a recognised side effect of Olanzapine and Divalproex. This can occur due to both cardiovascular and hepatic causes.
If only one leg is swollen it can even be due to a venous thrombosis, another recognised side effect.
It would be good if you can show him to a specialist in Internal Medicine, who will examine him and do the necessary investigations and advise accordingly.
Till you get an appointment, it would be good to reduce the salt and fluids in his food.
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