I just started taking verapamil and have noticed swelling in ankles and legs. Can this go away as my body adjusts to the medication. I am taking verapamil as a migraine preventative 120 mg per day.
Can ankle and leg swelling caused by verapamil go away?
Question posted by shaga25 on 2 Aug 2014
Last updated on 10 December 2016 by jean56
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3 Answers
jean56
10 Dec 2016
My doctor said swollen ankles can be a sign of many things. One being heart failure. Your meds have different names in the UK. So I would read up on what can cause swollen ankles. I had swollen feet and ankles so bad, I went on to take a massive DVT and one of my feet burst into a huge ulcer. This was in 2015
pinkbunnygirl
1 Dec 2016
Be careful of this, I had the same swelling, my doctor said it was from verapamil, ended up in the hospital with p.e. make them pay attention to your swelling! Be safe.
mkf123
2 Dec 2016
What is p.e.
sandypops1
2 Aug 2014
Yes. Calcium Channel Blockers are known to cause swelling unfortunately. It can change as your body adjust with a diaretic. Contact your doctor if your swelling persists on this medication. Too much fluid retention isn't good for anyone. Hope you are better soon.
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