Why is my mother experiencing cold feet and mild swelling while taking Lantus, metformin, and Sartel AM, even though her diabetes and high blood pressure are well-controlled?
The mild swelling she is experiencing is a very common and generally harmless side effect of amlodipine, which is a key component of her blood pressure medication, Sartel AM. Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels, which can sometimes cause mild fluid buildup in the lower legs. This vascular relaxation, along with normal circulation changes, can also make her feet feel cool. Please be reassured that this is highly manageable. I recommend sharing this with her doctor, who may gently adjust her Sartel AM dose or suggest an alternative to improve her comfort.
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Why is my mother experiencing cold feet and mild swelling while taking Lantus, metformin, and Sartel AM, even though her diabetes and high blood pressure are well-controlled?
