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    Does Amlodipine Cause Ankle or Leg Swelling?

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    About this Episode

    Does amlodipine cause ankle or leg swelling? In this episode, I answer this question that was posted in my private FaceBook group. I hope that this brings value to you; if you like this video, let me know in the comments so that I will do more videos like this.

    Remember, this is not medical advice, and only your doctor can tell you what you need to do for your high blood pressure. Consult your doctor or health care provider for medical advice.

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    Hi, I'm Dr. Tonya, a clinical research scientist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, where I hold various positions. I spent the past decade studying hypertension, home blood pressure monitoring and tracking, medication adherence, and readiness and confidence to change lifestyle behaviors.
     
    I am an author of six first-authored publications in scientific journals. I have collaborated with colleagues on three published studies with the finding from the landmark study that influenced the new hypertension guidelines released in 2017 (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention[SPRINT] Trial. You can read my work HERE at this link https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=TONYA+BREAUX-SHROPSHIRE, including my published studies from the landmarked Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention (SPRINT) Trial.
     
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