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Can Prolonged Intake Of Various Drugs Cause Swelling In Various Parts Of Body?
I m experiencing a lot of knee, calf, ankle and foot swelling in both legs and feet recently , has been going on for approx. 3 weeks and getting very very painful to walk. Could this be a drug side effect just starting after prolonged use of various pain and nerve meds?
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Hi,
Yes, there is drugs that cause this symptoms with the prolonged use of them, like statins which is used to lower blood cholesterol levels.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
Yes, there is drugs that cause this symptoms with the prolonged use of them, like statins which is used to lower blood cholesterol levels.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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