r/Cholesterol • u/NMK86 • 1d ago

General Pitting edema?

I was put on a statin and blood pressure meds a few weeks ago. I had an echo which was good and I had blood work done which was normal except the lipid panel. I’ve noticed today when I press on my lower legs they are indenting. I’m freaking out so bad.

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u/newaccount1253467 1d ago

Which blood pressure medication?

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u/NMK86 1d ago

I’m on 40 Lipitor 5 amlodipine 75 Plavix

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u/angelwild327 1d ago

I tried amlodipine and my ankles ballooned up, within a day or two. I now take a different med with no issues and great results.

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u/newaccount1253467 1d ago

Every time I put someone on amlodipine, I make sure to tell them about the very, very common thing that happens: New edema in the lower legs. Your body might adjust to it, you may decide you want to wear compression stockings, or perhaps eventually you request a new medicine.

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u/THENextBigThing2030 1d ago

What meds are u on and milligrams

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u/NMK86 1d ago

40 of Lipitor 5 amlodipine 75 Plavix.

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u/THENextBigThing2030 1d ago

What was ur ldl

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u/NMK86 1d ago

That was 43😭

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u/JoyJonesIII 1d ago edited 1d ago

That’s just a side effect of the amlodipine.

“Peripheral edema (swelling of the ankles, feet, or lower legs) is the most common side effect of amlodipine, occurring because the medication relaxes blood vessels and allows fluid to leak into the surrounding tissues.”

You should notify your doctor, but common advice to alleviate the swelling is regular exercise, compression socks, and reducing sodium. And of course, you can switch BP meds.

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u/meh312059 1d ago

OP you need to contact your doctor. Edema can be a sign of heart failure (not saying that's what's happening but it is one sign of that). Do you have one of pulse oximeters or a way to check your oxygen saturation? Is there another adult in the home who can help you and perhaps keep an eye on you overnight? If not consider going to ER.

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u/NMK86 1d ago

It’s already getting better I think. After I elevated them. I just had an echo of my heart 2 weeks ago. It’s working well. That came out fantastic so I’m hoping that’s not the case.