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[|Human|] I have been taking diltiazem 240 for hypertension and irregular heartbeat. I had severe swelling in my feet and ankles. My family doctor lowered the dosage to 120 but I still have the swelling. Will lisinopril hctz 20-25 help the problem. Thanks lance
[|AI|]  Hello, As in Hypertension, there is sometimes a symptom of swelling of ankles and feet. The physician can help with the symptomatic therapy with the help of medications.  But then, we have to understand that there might be other ways to work with like exercise.  As the swelling of the feet and ankles are indicative of cardiac muscle weakness and the venous pull is reduced due to the same.  In most cases a multidisciplinary team approach works together like the physician, physiotherapist, urologist, nephrologist etc. Taking too much of diuretic medications can only allow the kidneys to function more and taking more of the diuretic Chat Doctor.  A different approach to deal this is always good. Also, I will advise you to continue the medication provided by the physician and consult him for the advice of the exercise under a physiotherapist, so the combination therapy gives a good outcome score.  Cardiac rehabilitation is the only way to strengthen the cardiac muscles as in the case of many patients. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In