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What Causes Fluid Retention In The Foot While On Lisinopril And Amlodipine?

my mom is 78 years old. she just had here kidney function tested because they were going to change her blood pressure medicine. The test came back they said her kidney function is not perfect, but no details. My mom s blood pressure is currently running 160 or higher with 95 on the bottom. Previously it was 190/100 plus. She is currently taking Lisinopril 40mg, amlodipine 5mg and atenolol 50mg. Today she mentioned she is retaining fluid in her feet (new symptom has not been an issue in the past). She also said her urine is frothy.
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
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Hi thank you for querry.
If a patients age is below 85 and on antihypertensive medication her BP should be 140/90.
According to guideline
ACEI like lisinopril,Ca channel blocker like amlodipine is going on along with beta blockers.
ACEI decrease the prorienurea and prevent glomerular injury also.
if BP is not controlled than Diuretics must be add.
it depends upon the serum potasium level that which diuretic group is to be add.
Diuretics also reduce the pedal edema and blood pressure.
So consult your Dr. to change in medication.
Hope the answer will help you.
wish you a good health.
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What Causes Fluid Retention In The Foot While On Lisinopril And Amlodipine?

Hi thank you for querry. If a patients age is below 85 and on antihypertensive medication her BP should be 140/90. According to guideline ACEI like lisinopril,Ca channel blocker like amlodipine is going on along with beta blockers. ACEI decrease the prorienurea and prevent glomerular injury also. if BP is not controlled than Diuretics must be add. it depends upon the serum potasium level that which diuretic group is to be add. Diuretics also reduce the pedal edema and blood pressure. So consult your Dr. to change in medication. Hope the answer will help you. wish you a good health.