Suggest alternative for Coravdil A
Patient: i am 53 yrs old lady, taking coravdil A since last 8 yrs. my weight is 82 kgs n my height is 5 ft.my sugar level is within the normal limits. My problem is that my both legs are swollen since last 5 yrs, is this the side effect of corvadil A ? if yes is there any alternate medication ? thank u Doctor: Hi,Corvadil-A consists of two medicines a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and a heart-selective beta receptor blocker (atenolol) which is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure (BP).Swollen legs appears to be the side effect of amlodipine. Other alternate medicine that can be combined with atenolol is hydrochlorothiazide which is equally effective in controlling the high BP.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician