Ankle swelling
This is also known as peripheral edema and is a common side effect of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), which are used as high blood pressure meds. This medication works by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily, and reducing the work your heart has to do to keep things stable.
However, this ability to dilate the blood vessels is what causes ankle swelling. When peripheral blood vessels dilate, it leads to increased pressure in the capillaries, which causes fluid to leak out into the surrounding tissues.
Dose reduction of CCBs is effective in most cases and should solve the problem. If this is not working, the doctor will probably change your medication.
