What is DUEXIS Â® (ibuprofen and famotidine)? DUEXIS contains two medicines: ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and famotidine, a histamine H 2-receptor antagonist.
Various factors contribute to foot and ankle swelling during pregnancy. For starters, your body retains more fluid during pregnancy. Also, your growing uterus puts pressure on your veins, which impairs return of blood to your heart. This can lead to swelling in the legs, ankles and feet.
If your ankles swell while you are pregnant, it might not be a reason to jump to the phone to call your doctor or midwife. Most women experience their feet and ankles swelling during the end of their pregnancy. What is not normal is when the swelling suddenly occurs in your face, hands, or in one leg.