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Reviewer: Caeli, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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After a few months my ankles began to swell, gradually up to my knees. My lower legs were hot, swollen, and it hurt to walk. Later my joints all began to ache making it painful to go about my day. My doc prescribed a diuretic which helps some, but I still feel to swollen, sore, and tired to continue my regular exercise routine (3 times per week cardio). My BP was barely elevated (140 / 85) bef
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Reviewer: Bill, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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After three months use I have developed daily swelling of ankles and feet during the past two weeks; swelling increasingly more each day by evening. (I am active and work out almost daily).
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Reviewer: gbrundige@aol.com, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I feel nausea at times muscle cramp joint pain and yes flushing.
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Reviewer: kathiemarie, Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have used this drug now for two years and my blood pressure has dropped but I do have swelling in my ankles as a side effect which is tough while working.
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Reviewer: Katy, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I also take Melatonin with other high blood pressure medication. I heard once Melatonin may react with Nifediac. Do you have an opinion?
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