Lercanidipine

I been taking lercanidipine for 4 year but the past 3 years had swollen ankles not too bad i can cope with. last year i had three epsolds of heart palpitations very scary. But now my ankles are very swollen i was just wondering if it's the blood pressure tablets or if any body have had the same experience

[Happyrosie]

needs to be checked out by a medical professional in my view.

[Hidden in reply to Happyrosie]

Thank you for your reply. i did mention this to the doctor he said it's not the tablets and that was it. but will make a appointment to see another doctor thank again

[springcross]

Hi Cornishperson. Palpitations and swollen ankles are on the NHS list of side effects for this drug but I would definitely see another GP, as you say, and get it checked out just to be on the safe side, especially as you say your ankles are worse now - better to be safe than sorry! Good luck.

[Hidden in reply to springcross]

Many thanks for your reply and help. I will definitely make a appointment see another GP

[TheJazzSinger]

Hi Cornishperson, I take Lercanidipine and have had palpitations but not swollen ankles, both of which are side effects of the drug, The problem is - if you change your medication you may experience other side effects as they all seem to have some judging from the posts on here. Not sure what the answer is but I’m not sure your GP is right when he says it’s not the tablets!

[Hidden]

thanks for your reply.

i saw another doctor he's booked a blood test for me hope that shows up something

[Whatnow1973]

I was on Lercandipine for a year with no issues and then my BP spiked. They doubled the dose and my ankles /feet were so bad I couldn’t get my shoes on! They took me off Lercandipine and they’re much better.

[Westlancs1 in reply to Whatnow1973]

hello, how long did it take for your ankle swelling to get better when you came off the lercanidipine? Thanks.

[Whatnow1973 in reply to Westlancs1]

Hi

A good few days, maybe a week. I went to the loo a lot because of fluid retention and I drank lots of water to help with this.

[MorethanWonderful]

hi

My ankles swelled right up when I first started Lercanidipine - 1 yr ago - now they only swell up when I’m on my feet all day. Not that happens so much now😄

[Hidden]

it's the same with me, but my ankle are getting worse now i can't get my shoes and slippers on.i now all tablet have side effects but this ones not very nice .thanks for your reply anyway