Took Rigevidon. Noticed Swollen And Painful Knee. No Improvement After Taking Naproxen. What's Wrong?

Posted on Wed, 6 Feb 2013

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Question : rigevidon and swollen knees

I took first package of rigevidon tablets and my knees are extremly swollen and legs painfull.I went to GP week ago and he put me on naproxen 250 mg.
no improvment.Shoul i go for water tablets?
how to stop pain? I try ibubofren and parcetamol before visit in doctor
I m swollen, I have got pain in legs, swoolen knees, my all body is getting swollen

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling in the knees and extremely painful legs that you are having could be due to a blood clot formation. Taking water pills will not help you. You need to stop taking Rigevidon and consult your physician for a color doppler study to rule out any venous thrombosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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