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What Causes Swelling In The Ankles And Feet?
MY ANKLES AND FEET ARE SWELLING AND MY SOCKS MAKE AN INDENTATION ON MY LEGS THAT SWELL. I AM TAKING AMLODIPINE BESYLATE 10MG IN THE AM WITH ANOTHER 100 MG OF LOSARTAN AND THEN ONE HOUR LATER I TAKE MY LEVOTHYROXINE 0.137. AT 9.00 PM I TAKE METOPROL ER SUCCINATE 100MG.
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern.
The swelling in your ankles and feet is caused by amlodipine besylate which is a calcium channel blocker. Its use is often associated with edema in the legs as in your case.
I advise to report this side effect of amlodipine to your caring doctor in order to change medication.
If this won't correct edema, then, a good evaluation of the blood vessels in your legs is recommended further by angiologist and Doppler ultrasound.
Hope this helps.
I understand your concern.
The swelling in your ankles and feet is caused by amlodipine besylate which is a calcium channel blocker. Its use is often associated with edema in the legs as in your case.
I advise to report this side effect of amlodipine to your caring doctor in order to change medication.
If this won't correct edema, then, a good evaluation of the blood vessels in your legs is recommended further by angiologist and Doppler ultrasound.
Hope this helps.
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