Hi,I am Dr. Amitkumar Sharma (Internal Medicine Specialist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Can Cause Swelling In The Feet While On Metformin And Amlodipine Besylate?
Hi I have been taking Metformin 500 MG for awhile now several years .1-2 aday. Also Amlodipine Besylate 10 MG. Just recently my feet have swollen quite a bit and have way stayed that way. what might be problem? Some reduction of B12 and some kidney side effect not very much
For patients who use amlodipine, this is the most likely cause of leg swelling even if a patient has been taking it for years. The swelling may start without any warning.
You can try taking amlodipine at night and perhaps also reduce the dosage to 5mg. If this is not enough then switching to another drug may be the final solution.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Can Cause Swelling In The Feet While On Metformin And Amlodipine Besylate?
Hi, For patients who use amlodipine, this is the most likely cause of leg swelling even if a patient has been taking it for years. The swelling may start without any warning. Other potential causes include heart failure, proteinuria with low albumin levels, serious thyroid disease, venous insufficiency, etc. I don t believe that B12 is the cause because this is not a common symptom for B12 deficiency. You can try taking amlodipine at night and perhaps also reduce the dosage to 5mg. If this is not enough then switching to another drug may be the final solution. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.