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Can The Use Of An SSRI Cause Edema In Feet?

Posted on Wed, 24 Aug 2016

Question: Can the use of an SSRI cause edema in both feet, ankles and a bit up the calf ? I note the rare occurence of edema cited in the Zoloft package insert.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 minutes later)

HI,

This is possible but not common. Have you experienced this? Can you upload an image of your ankles for review?

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Thank you for your immediate reply. I am in fact experiencing this edema. It's accompanied by a slight numbness and a feeling of "walking on sponges".

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (46 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This is minor and requires no specific treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is a minor observation and requires no treatment. Observe only and keep me posted for further insights and suggestions if something else comes up.

I wish you well and hope to hear from you again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (33 minutes later)

Thank you !

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are welcome and do keep me updated.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar