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What Causes Swelling In The Legs While On Lisinopril?
I have swelling in both legs high bloodpressure it was under control with lisinopril 10 mg 1x daily the edema in the right leg will totally go down the left leg goes part way but won t go down. Both parents have had heart problems my dad had stents put in around age 65. My mother had quadruple by pass at 80. Can this be a sign of possible heart problems?
Fri, 22 Sep 2017
Hello
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure, but also to treat heart failure and to protect renal function in diabetic persons.
According to a new study Lisinopril caused edema in 0.03% of persons who used Lisinorpil and included in that study.
So it's a rare complication.
The most common causes of bilateral legs edema is renal dysfunction or heart dysfunction so, I suggest that you should visit your doctor for further examination and to ask for laboratory analysis especially renal function tests (creatinine and blood urea) to roll out any kidney condition , and to do an echocardiography to roll out any heart condition.
Hope I answered your question
I wish you a speedy recovery
Best regards
Dr. Noor Farid
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure, but also to treat heart failure and to protect renal function in diabetic persons.
According to a new study Lisinopril caused edema in 0.03% of persons who used Lisinorpil and included in that study.
So it's a rare complication.
The most common causes of bilateral legs edema is renal dysfunction or heart dysfunction so, I suggest that you should visit your doctor for further examination and to ask for laboratory analysis especially renal function tests (creatinine and blood urea) to roll out any kidney condition , and to do an echocardiography to roll out any heart condition.
Hope I answered your question
I wish you a speedy recovery
Best regards
Dr. Noor Farid
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