Q My legs seem to have swollen more since starting blood pressure medication. Can I take herbal medicine alongside it?
A Some blood pressure medications cause leg swelling as a side effect. If the timing overlaps, the first step is to tell the prescriber and ask whether an adjustment is possible. Combination is usually fine, but you must tell us everything you are taking.
Detailed Answer
Anti-inflammatory painkillers, hormones and some diabetes medications can also cause swelling. For those on diuretics we adjust the intensity so body water does not shift quickly. Do not stop existing medication on your own, and tell us whenever it changes.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Bringing the exact names and when you started them is the most accurate approach. Distinguishing medication-related swelling from a circulation problem is the starting point of the treatment direction.
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