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Nifedipine And Pregnancy

Health Encyclopedia: Foot, Leg, And Ankle Swelling

Definition
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema.
Alternative Names

Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot swelling; Leg swelling; Edema - peripheral, Peripheral edema

Considerations

Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, particularly in older people. It may affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. Because of the effect of gravity, swelling is particularly...

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Expert & Community Posts

Melatonin: Natural Supplement to Lower Blood Pressure?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...pressure may be increased when melatonin is added to nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker:... Read more »

Gestational Diabetes: Control It For Your Child's Sake

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...mothers who did not control their blood sugar during pregnancy were nearly twice as likely to be... Read more »

Nine Drugs

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...include such drugs as Calan (Verapamil), Adalat (Nifedipine),and Norvasc (Amlodipine), and is... Read more »

Pregnancy Nutrition and Weight Gain

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

A mother's health and nutrition even before pregnancy, let alone during the 9 months, has a huge... Read more »

Diabetes Risk during Pregnancy

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...me into an automatic high-risk situation with my pregnancy. Being over 35 doesn't help either. I... Read more »

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Health Guide

Migraine Preventive Medications

...aka Plendil flunarizine, aka Sibelium (Canada) isradipine, aka DynaCirc nicardipine, aka Cardene nifedipine, aka Adalat, Procardia nimodipine, aka Nimotop nisoldipine, aka Sular verapamil,... Read more »

Periodontal Disease: Risk Factors

...causing inflammation, and blocks the repair of collagen, the structural protein that supports the gums.Pregnancy. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can aggravate existing gingivitis, which... Read more »

High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications

...brand will reduce this symptom.ACE inhibitors can harm a developing fetus and should not be used during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimester.Uncommon Side Effects of ACE... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions

...not protective. Certain common conditions (heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, mild emphysema, and pregnancy) play no role in a person's risk for high altitude sickness. (Upper respiratory... Read more »

Scleroderma: Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon

...effects including the following:Calcium-channel blockers, including diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor) and nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) are the standard vasodilating agents used for Raynaud's... Read more »

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