Swollen ankles (oedema) can be caused by high blood pressure and some blood pressure medicines. ... Swollen ankles can also be a side effect of some blood pressure medicines, in particular calcium channel blockers. ... In its early stages, ankle swelling is an inconvenience but does not cause any major problems. read more
Chronically high blood pressure places excess strain on your heart, which may cause it to wear out and fail. Heart failure diminishes blood flow and in response, your body tends to retain fluid in an effort to maintain adequate blood volume. read more
Swollen ankles can also be a side effect of some blood pressure medicines, in particular calcium channel blockers. These medicines make your small blood vessels open wider and, in some people, this can cause more fluid to leak out of the blood vessels into the tissues. read more