Amlodipine: For First-Timers!

[@trigggography5813]

I took Amlodipine for three months and by the time that three month were over I was sleeping 18 hours a day and was so depressed that I didn't care if I died in my sleep. I am too happy and love life to much to feel that way normally. So if you do take Amlodipine and find yourself sleeping more than normal STOP taking it and talk to your doctor. If the doctor tries to convince you to keep taking them,,,get another doctor.

[@Rod-t9t]

...I was told to get off this medication years ago when I developed a full body rash.My Dermatologist told me to see my G P and get off it,calling it a ' dirty drug'...

[@catherinehogan8628]

I am on 3 medications for B/P and this one is one of them, no side effects. However I have a heart condition awaiting surgery

[@curtislee6173]

Lots of valuable information here especially concerning the high doses which I am not taking.

[@heypharmacist]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@dnomyarnostaw]

Just had to come off Amlo due to severe muscle pain, mimicking Gout. All symptoms went a day after stopping.

[@robertoluis9238]

BRAVO.............

[@annachristensen8263]

Please note. This reduces blood pressure by artificially widening the blood vessels to lower the numbers. Over time, the vessels lose elasticity and cannot pump blood back to the heart. A much safer way is to take zinc, which does the same thing without any side effects but will improve other conditions. I learned this the hard way. I was on it a dozen or so years and it nearly caused congestive heart failure by fluids building up in the system.

[@edgarvelasco7130]

Thanks for the information. I have some questions please: What zinc dosage? Which type of zinc? How much did it lower your blood pressure? Thanks

[@annachristensen8263]

@@edgarvelasco7130 I encourage you to do your own research based on your specific health conditions, or see a naturopathic doctor about this. We are each unique in our situations, I can only speak to what is working for me.

[@angelarainey7258]

Thanks for this. I have stopped taking Zinc - will start again.

[@jamiemcrath4091]

Would this medication be the reason for my weight gain? I didn’t start gaining weight until I started this medication.

[@heypharmacist]

It's difficult to say to be honest! Amlodipine may cause edema or swelling of the lower limbs, which could be perceived as weight gain.

[@LenoraGilbert]

Need to take shit off market.Affected joints that were compromised .when checking pharmacist it was listed by manufacturer but not on side effect list

[@Eddy12700]

it's been almost 2 months my doctor prescribed me these i havent taken not 1 yet because the more research i do the more i stay away from all these meds

[@hazelpieters4078]

I'm taking amlodipine as well as calcium supplement, should I stop calcium intake as I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis

[@heypharmacist]

That is a really great question! I found a great answer from Harvard Health that may be useful for you - always check with your own healthcare provider though. Q. I've just been prescribed the calcium-channel blocker Norvasc [amlodipine] for high blood pressure. I also take a 600-milligram calcium supplement every day for my bones. Will they cancel each other out? A. You don't need to worry about taking a daily calcium supplement with a calcium-channel blocker. In the body, calcium not only builds bones but also powers muscle contractions. Calcium-channel blockers lower blood pressure by reducing the amount of calcium available to contract blood vessels. However, they don't prevent calcium in the blood from being incorporated into bone. Link: www.health.harvard.edu/blood-pressure/do-calcium-supplements-interfere-with-calcium-channel-blockers

[@sammitchellTKD1]

Can Amlodipine affect your ability to have kids-Sperm wise?

[@NicolaGreen-q2r]

Amlodipine caused me to have swollen ankles

[@heypharmacist]

I'm sorry to hear! It's a common side effect.

[@OpenSourceFan]

I have this side effect to. It is awful!

[@SophySczed]

@@OpenSourceFan My auntie always comments on my slim ankles and when I last saw her she said what is up with your ankles and when I mentioned it I was taken off it and instead given Candesartan and my ankles are slim again.

[@nelabisquera2850]

@@OpenSourceFan yes me too

[@IbrahimEF7860]

Does amlodipine cause erectile dysfunction in men?

[@shessojazzy4605]

I’m no doctor but I have seen e/d mentioned as a side effect of this medication.

[@prophetmathis9436]

Did you ssk your doctor

[@oliverfalcao]

yes

[@prophetmathis9436]

​@@oliverfalcao ok

[@oliverfalcao]

yes it does! plus more!

[@JosephineHarris-wj9qd]

Natrilix- how safe is it?

[@sniper999inhell]

Hi madam I took this medicine 5 mg and 10 mg on Saturday and Sunday I am having rapid heart beats upto 130 bpm since yesterday Irregular heartbeats While standing it increases and reduces on sitting down Pls guide and help Thanks

[@heypharmacist]

Best to have your blood pressure and medication monitored by your healthcare provider

[@MindBodyHeart-Dynamics]

Helpful

[@heypharmacist]

Thank you!

[@lloyd239]

Can you drink alcohol when you taking amlodipin

[@allisoncarroll233]

I would like to know if I would get any side effects if I stopped it , been on it almost 3 years and now getting chest pains and heart fluttering

[@heypharmacist]

Best to speak with your healthcare provider who can monitor you!

[@SophySczed]

I am 2 weeks Monday discharged from hospital with a fast heart rate only went to the doctor for something else and she rang me an ambulance and I had no symptoms. I am now on Verapamil 80 mg taken 3 times daily. Go to the doctors seriously

[@kathydills4050]

My son was put on this garbage in his twenties, it decayed his teeth horribly. The makers of this drug needs to be sued. Can only imagine what it's doing to people's bones.

[@sharonprickett8458]

Amlodipine was a bad drug for me. My doctor would not liste. Laughed iny face. It was dangerous for me. Think twice before taking. Your doctoray be an insurance scammer. Mine was that, and a monster. Now he is a phone stalker.

[@kathydills4050]

This medication was given to a younger relative, it decayed his teeth horribly. Can you imagine what it can do to your bones? Learn herbal remedies people.

[@spartan-x4v]

amlodipine and clopidogrel is it ok?

[@heypharmacist]

there's a low potential for interaction between these two medications, check with your pharmacist about your full medication profile! :)

[@SonmerfieldWendell-e4q]

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[@oliverfalcao]

its garbage!

[@nelabisquera2850]

is it ???

[@oliverfalcao]

@@nelabisquera2850 yes

[@oliverfalcao]

@@nelabisquera2850 side affects,. not controling bp as good half time,

[@SonmerfieldWendell-e4q]

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