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What Causes Swollen Leg While On Diltiazem?
Question: Hi im a post cancer patient. hypertensive for 23 yrs. completed cancer treetment. have been cancer free for 5 yrs. im taking diltiazem, lisinopril and indapramide. I have varicose and spider veins.
i have leg selling fir years but it had gotten worse my left leg is swollen fom ankle to hip, with burning, at the back of my leg. funny sound in my left knee and ankle . there is also a pressure on my left ankle too. im worried.
i have leg selling fir years but it had gotten worse my left leg is swollen fom ankle to hip, with burning, at the back of my leg. funny sound in my left knee and ankle . there is also a pressure on my left ankle too. im worried.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Leg swelling and other symptoms may be related to diltiazem use. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blockers and has as side effects leg and ankle swelling.
Leg edema from diltiazem will disappear within 1-2 weeks after stopping the pill.
If you were my patient I would recommend to switch to Nebivolol (instead of diltiazem). However, since Nebivolol may have other unwanted effects you should discuss with your doctor.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Leg swelling and other symptoms may be related to diltiazem use. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blockers and has as side effects leg and ankle swelling.
Leg edema from diltiazem will disappear within 1-2 weeks after stopping the pill.
If you were my patient I would recommend to switch to Nebivolol (instead of diltiazem). However, since Nebivolol may have other unwanted effects you should discuss with your doctor.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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