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I've been on Amlodipine and feet leg and lower belly edema

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orlando77480
orlando77480

Hello my Dr. put me on amlodipine at the beginning of February 2018 I didn't notice my calfs , ankles , and feet were swollen like I was a pregnant woman . Also I had swollen belly I'm always feeling bloated and can't breath he told me it was the medication and he took me off it . I read that the swelling in my lower belly was edema the same swelling that was in my feet and legs . I didn't start having this problem until I started taking that medication. He took me off the meds as of March 15 2018 today is March 28 and my feet and legs are still swollen and I still have lower belly edema . HOW LONG DOES THIS MED TAKE TO LEAVE MY BODY SO I CAN HO BACK TO NORMAL HELPPP . P.S. MY DR TOLD ME A WEEK BUT ITS BEEN 15 DAYS AND IM STILL MISERABLE 😟

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  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey orlando77480

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    From my experience it can take up to a month for the side effects to completely resolve.    Meanwhile, drink plenty of water, avoid caffeine, restrict salt and have a daily walk - that will help to get the fluid down.
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