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medicine reaction, leg problems

some medicines can cause leg problems. a few examples are:

  • birth control pills and estrogen. these can increase the risk of blood clots in the leg, which may cause pain or swelling.
  • calcium channel blockers, which are used to treat high blood pressure. these can cause leg swelling.
  • diuretics. these can cause leg cramps.
  • fluoroquinolones. these can increase the risk for tendinitis or tendon rupture.

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