A 52-year-old man with hypertension is started on amlodipine. He complains of bilateral ankle swelling. What is the most appropriate management approa...

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A 52-year-old man with hypertension is started on amlodipine. He complains of bilateral ankle swelling. What is the most appropriate management approach?

Accepted Answer

Reassure and continue, consider lowering the dose if significant

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Stop amlodipine and switch to beta-blocker

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Add a diuretic immediately

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Switch to a combination of ACE inhibitor and ARB

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Admit for urgent investigation

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing

A 52-year-old man with hypertension is started on amlodipine. He complains of bilateral ankle swelling. What is the most appropriate management approach?