Swollen Legs

I took these to help with sciatic nerve pain but my legs have since swollen to at least 3 times their normal size. Is this down to the pregabalin? ## It is possible, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood swings. However, such edema could possibly be dangerous, so it would be best to have it checked out to be sure. Are you on any other medications? How long have you been taking Pregabalin?

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My wife has been on Actemra for about 6-7months now and her doctor says it's working, my wife disagrees. Due to her having to be on prednisone (very low dose 10mgs daily) she has now been diagnosed with Cushings as well. She is the most advanced RA patient this doctor says he has ever treated and that since her neck is deteriorated to the point of coming apart, he says she has to stay on the Actemra to slow down the progression. She feels worse every single day. She was misdiagnosed for 10+ years and by the time we found a Doctor to believe her it was too late to stop it. She was to far gone. She has gone from 140lbs all her life (shes now 51) to 270+ and nobody seems to have an answer other then it's from the steroids and pain meds, neither of which she can stop. Her legs are s...

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I have swelling in my ankles and legs, feel unbelievably tired and my skin is hot yet I shiver as you do with a sunburn. My Dr. has changed my med at my request, but I would like to know how long it may take for the swelling to go down? ## What medication did they put you on, now? I'm sorry, but it is hard to provide you with accurate information, without knowing more specifics. Can you please post back and clarify? Depending on the new medication, it could take a couple weeks to a month, or more, since most medications in this class can cause these symptoms as side effects, according to the FDA. However, things may be different if they gave you a medication that helps remove the fluid that is causing the edema. ## My Dr switched me to METOPROLOL 25 MG per day. It brought my bp down...

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am50 years age started with a speckly rash lower legs 24 hrs ago now have very painfull stiff swollen lower legs making walking difficult what could be cause and treatment? ## Hello, Mumrob! How are you? Are you on any medications? The NIH lists this as being a possible reaction to some medications. Do you have high blood pressure? Edema can also be a symptom of that. Are you allergic to anything? All of these could be possible causes. Have you consulted your doctor?

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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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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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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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Hi, I have stopped taking clonus ind which was given for migraines. A week later & my legs are hot & ankles are so swollen, even in the morning. I am on high blood pressure meds. ## Sorry, auto correct! I meant clonidine. ## Hello, Alison! How are you doing? It's really difficult to be sure, it could be from stopping the Clonidine, since that can cause some rebound and withdrawal effects. Learn more Clonidine details here. Or it could be from one of your other high blood pressure medications. What else do you take? Have you consulted your doctor?

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I was having pain in legs from last two months which increased in the pain of both hands. I feel extreme painin my right hand, not even able to stretch it fully. I feel some nerve is paining starting from middle finger upto my elbow. Sometime my nerves of my hand feel as swollen. My B12 test reports indicate it as 294 pg/ml. Other good reports are normal. RA factor is also normal . CRP and Vit D also normal.one year before I was treated for sarcoidosis. Now the prescribed me max again er75 .along with tetrafol plus for 15 days .Want to know the relevance of the medicine and for how many days I would have to take medicine

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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My feet and legs are very swollen and painful . what is the best salve to use for this condition?qbb pills\\\\\\\\\\ Salve for \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ salve for swollen legs a d\\salve for swollen legs and feet. The very best salve for swollen feet and intense pain. ## This may be something that cannot be solved just by using a topical salve. You really need to figure out what's causing them to swell like that. If it's due to edema, which is fluid retention, then you're most likely going to need medication to help clear it up. Learn more edema details here. Have you consulted your doctor to get a diagnosis? You really need to to do, because if it is fluid retention, it could lead to some dangerous health conditions, if it is left untreated. ## Hello, I've been having bad swellin...

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I just started taking Levothyroxine 2 wks ago my legs and feet are swollen so bad by nite I can barley walk. They go down a little at nite but swell back. I am taking 25mcg and I am afraid to continue taking this med. Has any one else had this problem? ## Have you contacted your doctor? It sounds like you might be having a bad reaction to this medication and it may not be the right one for you, or may be too high of a dosage. Generally, the symptoms of a dosage being too high will start to manifest 6 days or so, after you start taking it and this type of fluid retention can be one of them and there is a chance that it could lead to congestive heart failure, if that's what's causing it and it isn't rectified. You should really contact your doctor immediately. ## I am on medic...

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I have swollen legs and taking this tablet has made it worse I urinate more than ever but the swelling wont go down unless I lie with my feet up my legs have a tight stiff feeling all the time is it this ciplavac 5 , I have been prescribed half a disprin a day and half a wafrin altunate days 2,5mg, this Is all tablets I am on, I have just come out of hospital for DVT and pnemonuia , was not given antibiotics at all what do I do please help urgently ## Hello, Diane! How are you? Yes, this medication has been known to cause or worsen fluid retention in some people that take it, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. It would likely be best to consult your doctor as you may need to try a different medication. Has there been any change? ...

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My feet and legs/stomach are very swollen. The only thing new is the pantoprazole. Could it cause the swelling or do I have something else wrong? ## Yes, Pantoprazole can cause swelling, as it is one of many possible side effects of taking this medication. Directions for this drug note to seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Pantoprazole: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bone pain; chest pain; dark urine; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, SWOLLEN, blistered, or peeling SKIN; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes. Being that ...

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I have severe swollen ankles feet and legs..... Plus I have even been vomiting headache my lower legs and feet, are hot to touch.. Plus red in colour . I went to my doctor who was away and saw his partner who told me that he believed it was the coveram that I was recently put on.....I'm not too sure if it is that is the case but will go off it and back onto coversil ..... The only thing that was wrong with coversil is my blood pressure was thru the roof this is why I was changed in the first place to coveran that brought my blood pressure back to a normal persons.... If you can give me your thoughts on this that would be awesome thank you have an awesome weekend ahead.... ## Hello, Maree! How are you? Yes, the symptoms you're experiencing could be due to the Coveram. It has been...

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Since I have been on this drug my ankles & legs look swollen and my legs feel heavy and they hurt. Does this drug do all thay? ## Hello, Connie! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Yes, those can be side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. You should have this checked out, as it might not be the right medication for you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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does vivan used for ADHD have side effects such as sleepiness, swollen legs and feet, hot flashes, lack of a monthly menestration, and hands and arms that ache a lot? ## DId you mean Vyvanse, which contains the active ingredient Lisdexamfetamine? If so, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible, the aches and swelling could be signs of serious reactions to this medication, which may require proper medical treatment.

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I am taking DOXY-CYCL HYCL along with 10mg of Amlodipine. Now my legs are swollen. I'm not sure if it's the antibiotics or the blood pressure pills. Am I supposed to take both pills at the same time? Also I've been on the Amlodipine for 2 months and 4 days of the 7 day antibiotic. ## Hello, TC! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between these two medications in the Medscape database. However, it's always best to double check this information to be sure. If I had to make a guess, I'd say it is most likely the Amlodipine, it is known to sometimes cause edema in some people that take it, as listed in the side effects according to the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. The antibiotic may cause side ef...

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Anti-depressant ## Can Trepiline cause water retention or swollen and painful lower legs where the skin and muscles are actually painful to the touch? ## Since this is not available in the US, it is not listed in our monograph, however I did find a page with some information on it for you: ## I have been using 25g trepiline per day for 30 days now, it has helped me to sleep normally again, it has also helped reduce my migraine attacks. I used to have at least 6 - 8 a month, this last month I only had 3, apparantly they will go away completely. This in itself has changed my life!! the only side effects i am experiencing are very sore joints during the night and early in the mornings in my hands and feet. I walk like an old lady for about 30 minutes before it goes away and i can start my ...

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Taking Prolomet AM 50 -1 bd for the past 6 months. Upper portion of the toes of both legs getting swollen for the past one week ## Have you contacted your doctor? How have your blood pressure readings been? Prolomet-AM contains the active ingredients Metoprolol and Amlodipine and, if you are experiencing such swelling, then you need to contact your doctor immediately. Such fluid retention could be the sign of a serious health condition starting, such as congestive heart failure. ## Doctor was consulted & she prescribed Prolomet XL 50 instead of Prolomet AM 50. BP was 120/80. After changing the medicine, the swelling started reducing a little but not stopped. I stopped Prolomet XL 50 for a week. Swelling disappeared gradually & again I started taking Prolomet XL 50. There is no s...

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