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Should I Take Any Medicine For Ankle Edema ?

i am 66years male using nicardia retard since 3 years.morning 2 tablets of 10mg and evning one 10 mg tablet.added to it i was prescribed cardorone 100 mg once mornig,telma 80mg once night time.anti diabetic medicen azulix 1 mg and glycomet 250 mg. my bp and sugar levellels are well controlled .bp 130/80.fbs:89,pl bs;125.now i am finding ancle edema day time when i get up.any medicen is require for it to counter act,or i need not worry as it is side effect, as edima is getting reduced as passing on time..sandilya pl guide me
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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Nicardia is known to cause pedal oedema as a side effect which usually relieves on rest. If you have any breathlessness and/or chest pain and decreased urine output, I recommend you get examined by your Cardiologiist.
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Should I Take Any Medicine For Ankle Edema ?

Welcome to HCM Good Day Nicardia is known to cause pedal oedema as a side effect which usually relieves on rest. If you have any breathlessness and/or chest pain and decreased urine output, I recommend you get examined by your Cardiologiist.