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What Causes Edema In The Ankles And Feet Along With Insomnia?

My husband takes Bystolic 5mg - and he is having issues with edema on both his ankles and feet. He is a Type2 diabetic taking Lantus and Glimepiride. I m reading that diabetics shouldn t be taking beta blockers? also suffering from insomnia at night and daytime sleepiness and dizziness since on this new med. Any suggestions?
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Hello,

I think he may be suffering from a chronic heart failure. I would recommend you to visit a cardiologist and do a heart ultrasound and ECG.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Edema In The Ankles And Feet Along With Insomnia?

Hello, I think he may be suffering from a chronic heart failure. I would recommend you to visit a cardiologist and do a heart ultrasound and ECG. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician