Swollen Feet

Second day on Acxion and I notice my feet and face got swollen, is this normal? ## Hello, Rose! How are you? Has there been any change? No, that is not normal and you should see your doctor immediately. As reported by the NIH, those symptoms could be the signs of an allergic reaction, or a dangerous side effect of the medication, so it may not be safe for you to continue to take it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nervousness and anorexia.

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I have been on third medicine fir high blood pressure. My feet are swollen. I'm a Teacher and on my feet all day. They are very painful. I went to the dr he said all my levels wad fine and the swelling is normal. I have a transplant and I know this medicine is causing weight gain and swelling. My insurance recently changed me to the generic of twynsta aldopine. ## Hello, Sweeeladyi5! How are you? I am very sorry about the problem that you're having. If the swelling is that bad, then your doctor should switch you to a different medication. There are quite a few others available that you can try that may not cause you such a side effect. I'd suggest asking him about trying something different. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I tried acxion for 5 days and all of a sudden my face and feet were swollen. I love acxion because I have already taken it once and helped me much. What shall I do? ## Hello, Asu! How are you? It sounds like you might be experiencing some fluid retention, which could be dangerous, so you need to seek medical attention. Other typical side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, headache and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Are COPD and asthma medications known for causing Edema or puffy feet? I've also had Astrazeneca vaccine 2 weeks ago. Weather is starting to warm up here in Australia. Thanks ## Many medications can cause edema as a side effect, but I can't be more specific, without knowing which medications you are using, since there are quite a few available. Can you please post back with more details? There are also cases where edema can be caused by some other health issue, such as high blood pressure. You can learn more about Edema here, from Medline Plus. Have you ever had blood pressure problems? ## Hi, I'm in Australia. Very hot type of year especially with COPD asthma. Wife and I went through the floods here way back in March, still waiting for the insurance company to repair our h...

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Hi, I have COPD and my bloodpressure is normal, but I get swollen hands and feet. I went too the dr. And they perscribe hypace 5ml and raidac 12,5 ml. Raidac to be taken once a day and hypace half in morning and half in evening. My question is if I don't have hypertension, why did they perscribe me with these tablets and won't it make my BP drop. The swelling is caused through the COPD and they say I am not getting enough oxzygen too my heart. Please help me too understand why I have too use these meds. Too scared too take them. ## Hello, Edward! How are you? Many medications have multiple uses, so these ones are often prescribed to help with heart function, so your heart works more efficiently. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness,...

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Hi, I had a heart attack 6 months ago. A stent was fitted, and I was prescribed ramipril 5mg at night, Bisoprolol 2.5mgs daily, Aspirin, Ticagrelor 90mg twice daily, Lansoprazole 15mg daily... as well as all the usual side effects i.e dizziness, cough, muscle pain, I also have swollen ankles, feet, lower legs, which I'm told is not fluid... Has anyone else had this? ## I was prescribed Ticagrelor (Brilinta) after stent placement and after 3 months had to switch to Plavix due to massive bruseing and shortness of breath when taking it. Also had the swelling , still do. Wearing compression socks does decrease the swelling if you wear them 2-3 days in a row. Good luck to you! ## ......vorder, thank you for your reply...I will look into this ## Edema, which is the name for the swelling y...

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I am Diabetic and the above tablet was advised to reduce the swelling that is occurring on my feet. Is it okay? ## Repace H is not manufactured in th US, it's manufatured out of India used to treat blood pressure. The active ingredients in Repace H is Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. I believe Repace H works as a receptor blocker which helps relax the blood vessels. Potential side effects are back ache, coughing, and dizziness. To learn more about the active ingredients click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or infomation to add? Please post back if you do. ## Iam diabete and have BP biabete reading vary between 9-14 mmol/gl without drugs and average reading for BP is a35/84 with Pul 75. Can prescribe the best medicine to keep every normal with minimum drugs. I a...

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I have ADD and take Amphetamine Salts. Lately my feet and ankles have been badly swollen. Is this caused from the Amphetamine Salts? Should I be worried if my feet and ankles are swelling from using amphetamine salts? What is my alternative in medication for ADD if the Amphetamine Salts is causing the swelling? ## It would be best to consult your doctor. In and of itself, Adderall doesn't cause edema, but it can cause elevated blood pressure and elevated heart rate, which can cause edema and, if that is the case, it can be dangerous and needs to be treated. Before recommending an alternative medication, you need to get to the root of this problem. Other side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include headache, irritability, nervousness and insomnia. How l...

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I am 69 years old. I have been taking Amlokind 5mg for the last 3 years. My blood pressure is about 140/80. There is no pain in the body but my feet get swollen sometimes. Is it alright to take only half a tablet to see whether it reduces swelling without increasing blood pressure? ## My problem is solved! Taking only half a tablet has helped. Now there is no swelling in my feet and my blood pressure remains normal.

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Best medicine for degenerative arthritis ## For the past 3wks my ankles & feet has been swollen. They'll go down for a day or so but will swell back up. They wasn't sore at first but they are starting to get tender around my ankles & the top of my feet. I wanted to know what's causing it & is there anything that will prevent it from happening ## I can explain all of the swelling in my calves, ankles and toes to RA, and medications but the top of my food is a mound and hurt so BAD even to the touch. I just keep saying it must be RA because we have so many bones and joints in our feet, and now it kills to walk on the bottom of my feet and I should wear shoes but it hurts to wear them. Its like every bone in my feet are breaking which could be as osteoporosis has go...

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I started taking 10 mg of Norvasc 4 days ago and my feet & ankles were swollen to capacity. They almost hurt and they felt very hot. It was given to me for high blood pressure. ## This is one of the bad side effects of the drug. I've been taking Norvasc for almost 6 years now. It had the same effect on me and I can only take 5 mg. a day without the swelling. I have also developed a rash on my lower legs as well and was told by a dermatologist that it could be from the medicine. I take 3 drugs to try and control my BP but I have yet to find anything that controls things. I've had hypertension for 20 years now and I fear that any day I will have a stroke or heart attack or kidney problems. Hope you will talk to your doctor about your ankles swelling. Most people have that prob...

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Took Zanidip for only 11 days and stopped (under dr advice) due to severe swelling in my feet, ankles and lower legs. So much so that my shoes did not fit and it feels like the whole area is bruised. Has anyone else experienced this? I have stopped meds for 4 days and the swelling has not gone down - I am getting worried that this may be permanent. Any advice or ideas? ## Zanidip contains the active ingredient Lercanidipine, which is a calcium channel blocker, used to help lower blood pressure and treat certain cardiac conditions. They are known to cause edema in some people and, when it does, the medication must be discontinued and they usually have to switch to something else. If yours is not improving, you may need to take a diuretic, to help your body expel the excess fluid, because...

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Clonidine HCL 0.1 MG .I have been taking this medication for 30 days for high blood pressure and Insomnia. During this period I have developed very swollen feet and ankles. Is this a common side effect among others who take this medication? ## Yes, it can cause peripheral edema as a side effect, though it isn't very common. Learn more Clonidine details here. You should talk to your doctor, to make sure it is being caused by the medication and not something else and then find a proper solution. How bad is the swelling?

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I am a 63 year old woman. COPD [51% lung capacity] I have recently increased my intake of Amloc from 5mg's to 10mg's. Since then I my feet and ankles have started to swell to such an extent that it feels as though my skin is going to burst. Should I be taking duiretics? ## I have been taking Amloc 20mg for 8 months, now my feet and ankles are swollen. Can I use ADCO RETIC together with Amloc 20mg to help with the water retention in my feet?

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Hi, I was taking Gabapentin for pain, only around 2 month, doc increased dose, my feet started swelling and I have numbness in my right hand fingertips? I've stopped taking it wed, this is now Sunday and I'm still swollen and numbness still there? I have read also that coming off it can be extreamly bad? But I've been ok so far? Should I start it again? Can't get app with my doc till fri

I am using STAMLO BETA from past 15 yrs. and now my feet are swollen. what would be the advise of yours in curing it ## Iam by pass surgery patient and taking medication for blood prassure mealore-25, stemlo 5 clopitab a 150 rosuvas 20 inmy both ankle is now swelling

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Since supplementing Vitamin D for deficiency my feet ankles have been swollen and puffy. Has anyone else experienced this? ## How much are you taking, and when is the last time your levels were checked? Vitamin D has been known to cause toxicity, if someone takes too much, or if their levels rise too high due to certain illnesses. Toxicity issues can include kidney problems, altered mental state, high blood pressure, and other problems. The edema that you're experiencing is sometimes a symptom of high blood pressure. It can also cause interactions with some other medications, and supplements. Are you taking anything else regularly? Ref: MayoClinic Vitamin D ## Are you taking vitamin K with it? You need the K as well.

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After nearly 5 years of trying to get docs to take my complaints seriously, I was finally diagnosed with Hashimoto's a couple of months ago. About 3 months prior to that, they started me on Synthroid. At follow-up, my TSH levels had not improved so I was switched to Levoxyl. A couple weeks after starting it, I began experiencing tingling across my forehead and scalp. A pins and needles sort of feeling. Several weeks later the tingling is ongoing, though it waxes and wanes in severity. Then a couple weeks ago my feet started to swell. I was noticing my shoes felt tight and was getting sores on my toes from rubbing. I made no changes to my daily routine or diet that would explain this swelling. My ankles don't really look swollen-just my feet and it's gotten quite uncomfortabl...

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I just started taking Xarelto a week ago. My feet and legs are swollen. What do I do? ## Hello, Shane! How are you? As reported by the FDA, that can be a side effect of this medication, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and easy bruising. It would be best to have it checked out by your doctor to be safe. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hello, the doc told me it was the oppressor that was causing the swelling. I had been on a constant IV drop for nearly a week as well. Also during that time I had terrific dry mouth and drank constantly. I could hardly move. I think all these factors led to the swelling rather than xarelto. These medications were all new to me. ## Hello, the doc told me it was the lopressor that was causing the swel...

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I had been taking synthroid for 4 months at 50mg a day but about 2 weeks ago I stopped taking it because my insurance expired and I am unable to pay for the doctors visit or prescription. About a week and half ago my feet and ankles started swelling and have now swollen to the point where the skin is so tight and they are so big I can't get my shoes on and can hardly walk. Is this caused by not taking my synthroid? ## Hello, Michelle! How are you doing? Has there been any change? If your thyroid issue is going out of control, it is possible that it is what's causing the edema, according to the NIH. Stopping the medication abruptly could also have caused a rebound effect, which threat your thyroid function off even more than usual and made the situation even worse. Such edema, ho...

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