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Is Swelling In My Lower Legs Due To Medication I Take For Bursitis In My Left Hip Like Celebre, Diovan, Atorvastatin, Aspirin And Hydrochlorothiazide?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2021
Question: Hello, Recently I have been diagnosed with bursitis in my left hip. Prescribed generic Celebrex 200 mg x1 daily. I also take Diovan160 mg 2x daily, Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg 1x daily, Aspirin 81mg 1x daily, & Atorvastatin 40 mg 1x daily. In the past week I have noticed some swelling in my lower legs & ankles. I have not had swelling in several years taking my regular meds until taking this new med.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Celebrex the likely cause

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Peripheral edema is an adverse effect of celecoxib in 2 % patients. It resolves after stopping the medication and would not require any further workup. With such a short history and no previous complaint of peripheral edema, Celebrex is the likely cause.

However, if it persists then the cardinal causes shoul be looked for and worked up.
The most common cause for such a presentation is related to cirrhosis and renal or cardiac dysfunction. The following workup should be done in consultation with your doctor. Liver function tests, ultrasound abdomen pelvis (to look for liver morphology, other features of CLD e.g ascites, portal hypertension)

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Is Swelling In My Lower Legs Due To Medication I Take For Bursitis In My Left Hip Like Celebre, Diovan, Atorvastatin, Aspirin And Hydrochlorothiazide?

Brief Answer: Celebrex the likely cause Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Peripheral edema is an adverse effect of celecoxib in 2 % patients. It resolves after stopping the medication and would not require any further workup. With such a short history and no previous complaint of peripheral edema, Celebrex is the likely cause. However, if it persists then the cardinal causes shoul be looked for and worked up. The most common cause for such a presentation is related to cirrhosis and renal or cardiac dysfunction. The following workup should be done in consultation with your doctor. Liver function tests, ultrasound abdomen pelvis (to look for liver morphology, other features of CLD e.g ascites, portal hypertension) Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.