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What is the prescribed dose of pentoxifylline for a 31 yo woman suffering chilblains, with edema in extremities? is it ok during periods? side effects

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

400 mg 2 x a day: It will not help edema, though.

Dr Inwood and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/16/2013

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Trental (pentoxifylline): As stated it will not help with edema. You need compression therapy possibly with diuretic medication for that.

Answered 12/16/2013

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