Meds causing knee pain?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 02 2009
Q: I am 71yrs old and have been taking 3 kinds of tablets for high blood pressure and for cholesterol/diabetes. The tablets are: simvastatin 20mg/amlodipine 10mg tablets taken at nights and atenolol for day time. I am now beginning to feel severe pain on my knees. Do you think these tabs can cause such pain, and should I let my GP know, as I have not told him about it.
A: You should always alert your doctor about a new symptom. You have been taking your blood pressure medicine for some time but your knees just started hurting. Based on this and your age, it is likely your knee pain is from arthritis of aging, not your pills.
Tags: amlodipine, arthritis, Atenolol, blood pressure medicine, cholesterol, Diabetes, high blood pressure, knee pain, Medical Conditions, simvastatin, Taking BP MedsAvoiding foot swelling
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Aug 28 2009
Q: I am going away in a few weeks and I will be doing lots of walking and be on my feet more than usual. From past experience I know that my legs and feet will swell (hot climate) and I wondered if there were any safe anti inflammatory medications that I could take while on BP medication. I take 80 mg of micardis daily and have arthritis.
A: Comfortable, well-fitting walking shoes and support hosiery will help prevent leg and foot swelling. Your shoes should be appropriate for the kind of surface you will be walking upon. Unfortunately, the best walking shoes tend to be expensive. You should talk to your doctor about an anti-inflammatory medication as most increase blood pressure.
Tags: anti inflammatory medication, anti inflammatory medications, anti-inflammatory, arthritis, best walking shoes, blood pressure, Blood Pressure & Hypertension, bp, Diet & Exercise, legs and feet, micardis, support hosiery
