
What Is An Effective High Blood Pressure Drug That Will Not Cause Swelling Of Legs And Feet?

Question: what is an effective high blood pressure drug that will not cause swelling of legs and feet
Brief Answer:
May telmisartan or chlorthalidone or combination
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Calcium channel blockers like amlodipine or cilinidipine are known to cause pedal edema. So alternative you may have is either Tab Telmisartan 20/40 or losartan 25/50 mg, tab Chlorthalidone 25/50 mg or combination of these two as Telmisartan chlorthalidone 40/12.5 mg depending upon the bp level. Alternatively, you may beta blockers like Metoprolol or nebivolol, if above mentioned are not feasible. So discuss these with local doctor and get these prescribed.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
May telmisartan or chlorthalidone or combination
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Calcium channel blockers like amlodipine or cilinidipine are known to cause pedal edema. So alternative you may have is either Tab Telmisartan 20/40 or losartan 25/50 mg, tab Chlorthalidone 25/50 mg or combination of these two as Telmisartan chlorthalidone 40/12.5 mg depending upon the bp level. Alternatively, you may beta blockers like Metoprolol or nebivolol, if above mentioned are not feasible. So discuss these with local doctor and get these prescribed.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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