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What Causes Breathlessness And Swollen Ankles While On Crestor?

I have shortness of breath when walking only I have oedema which is swollen ankles. I have been taking tablets for cholesterol Are I am overweight and have shortness of breath also have oedema. Swollen ankles take Lasix. I would like to get rid of shortness of breath I have a weak valve in my heart also. Maybe not strong enough to move fluid I take Crestor for cholesterol have taken for about 5 years. Is this affecting me I wonder is it a statin.I am 84 years
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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These are good questions. Swelling, breathlessness and a heart valve problem may be tied together. Fortunately, the statin, Crestor, is almost certainly not a source for concern. Although each of the problems you describe may be related, they may also have nothing to do with one another. To know of the valve and be taking Lasix, your doctor will have done testing and know the answers to these questions.
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What Causes Breathlessness And Swollen Ankles While On Crestor?

These are good questions. Swelling, breathlessness and a heart valve problem may be tied together. Fortunately, the statin, Crestor, is almost certainly not a source for concern. Although each of the problems you describe may be related, they may also have nothing to do with one another. To know of the valve and be taking Lasix, your doctor will have done testing and know the answers to these questions.