Edema, or fluid retention, does not always require treatment. However, a doctor will address any underlying causes and may prescribe medications such as furosemide or heparin to reduce fluids in ...

Using a topical steroid cream on your face — cortisone cream, to be specific — to reduce swelling and redness. Though cortisone cream is intended to be used on your skin, it’s not ...

Cases of methadone causing edema and weight gain have been reported with both tablets and the liquid formulation. A 31-year-old man taking methadone 500 mg twice daily as part of a detoxification ...