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Bilateral Lower Extremity Edema, Bloated Tummy, Sore Throat. Taking Norvasc. Help?
I have a Home Health patient taking Norvasc , good bp control with Norvasc. Recent increase in bilateral lower extremity edema ( 2-3+ ) Ascites like bloating of abdomen. LFT s wnl. MD started Lasix for edema but changed Norvasc to Azor 5-40mg. Can t figure out why ? Patient called me today, 3 days into Azor use. Developed a scratchy throat, sounds like he has laryngitis, no other symptoms of URI. Wondering if it is new med is @ fault ?
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themedicines used for blood presure can cause allergies and other problems
previous salt was givin oedema and this salt is causing the throat and other problems posted by you
you can take antiallergic to relieve from this episode
you have to try which salt suits the patient without havin anyside effects
previous salt was givin oedema and this salt is causing the throat and other problems posted by you
you can take antiallergic to relieve from this episode
you have to try which salt suits the patient without havin anyside effects
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