Do you discontinue amlodipine or use an alternative approach to manage peripheral edema when it occurs as a side effect of the medication?  

Peripheral edema is a common complaint and can be exacerbated by any vasodilator therapy, including hydralazine and minoxidil. My initial approach to swelling is to 1) make sure there is no proteinuria, which can be easily overlooked in a diabetic who infrequently sees doctors; 2) assess heart and ...