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I've been on 60mg nifedipine for about 5 years, i am now experiencing swelling of only one leg and foot and having awful night sweats. could that be my cause? had mri's and everything under the sun but nothing shows to explain this problem?

Q: i've been on 60mg nifedipine for about 5 years, i am now experiencing swelling of only one leg and foot and having awful night sweats. could that be my cause? had mri's and everything under the sun but nothing shows to explain this problem?

: Amlodipine can cause the swelling. Not sure about the night sweats

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Amlodipine can cause the swelling. Not sure about the night sweats

Answered 8/25/2021

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A member asked:

I've been on 60mg nifedipine for about 5 years, i am now experiencing swelling of only one leg and foot and having awful night sweats. could that be my cause? had mri's and everything under the sun but nothing shows to explain this problem?

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