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Interventional Cardiology (Expert Forum)
norvasc/foot swelling
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Doctor's Answer
by Douglas Bogart, MD, Nov 16, 2008 10:00AM
, Nov 16, 2008 10:00AMTo: Jane68
Edema is a common side effect of the Norvasc and a low dose thiazide diuretic will take care of the swelling and also help the BP.
I am on Amlodipine (generic Norvasc) 20mg/day for Prinzmetal's angina. My feet, ankles and lower calfs often swell, especially after I've been on my feet for any length of time, and I was warned about this by both my cardiologist and the pharmicist. I've gone up a whole shoe size and now have cankles. :) My cardiologist feels that a diuretic won't help (plus I have trouble keeping my potassium level up). It's just something I deal with on this medication as nothing else has helped my condition.
Have you discussed changing medications? Best of luck to you.
Sarah