I have been waking in the morning with swelling noted to my hands and feet. I drink water all day and into the evening thinking that i need more. Then I questioned that it might be PMS . I exercise everyday, either walking, weight training, or yoga . I am on Vytorin and have been for 6 years. I do take Spirolactolone 100mg daily. I am noticing some heavy feelings in my chest areas at times and an occasional cough, but no other symptoms. I have seen the scale increase almost 5 lbs. and I have not increased my diet or snacking , because I dont. I need some help.
1. as you haven't mentioned your age, it is not possible to answer about PMS, is it PRE or POST menopausal syn Chat Doctor.  You are just catching the fluid level which is wrong, instead check with your Doctor about your Renal function (Blood urea, Serum Creatinine, BUN,GFR) to make sure that kidneys are working properly.3. Motrin (Ezetimibe and Simvastatin) is used to lower high blood cholesterol level (please mention your current Lipid profile)?4. For how long you have been taking Spironolactone and for what symptom did your Doctor prescribed the same, any h/o hypertension?5. Because you are taking spironolactone daily, please check your potassium level as it causes dangerous Hyperkalemia, along with any noted acne, hirsutism,alopecia in you??6. Side and severe effects of spironolactone are persistent cough, muscle weakness, and