Amlodipine for High Blood Pressure | What are the Side Effects?

[@caznden]

Recently been put on this, At 85, Feeling Great, No Side affects, Still active riding my new Mountain bike regularly, Life is Good !

[@MeLucky-KuNGPaO]

Riding the prostitutes ?

[@keegan773]

I was prescribed this drug. Unfortunately with it came every side effect listed in the pamphlet. I really thought that I was on the downward spiral. I have never felt in such pain. I stopped taking it when I checked the side effects and it took almost a week before I felt in good health again. I have since been prescribed a different medication with no side effects. Always read the enclosed pamphlet if you feel you are having side effects, in fact read it before you start treatment.

[@richardsanmames5435]

I am on Amlodipine and always concern about the medication I take. I want to thank you for this video because you have calmed my concerns about this particular medication..

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rebeccarole738]

Dr richarard Sam mames, I am taking tozam if my blood pressure is high prn, what is the side effect of tozam?

[@bibitaylor3883]

I had been taking Amlodipine for the last. 4 yrs ,thank God I had no side effects .it keeps my blood pressure at the regular measurement and I'm grateful to my doctor.

[@marieessix7376]

Everyone body is not the same

[@sophiah8794]

What dose are you taking? I was on 5mg until today, 2.5mg. I hope this is a good idea of mine.

[@bibitaylor3883]

I'm on 5mg ,but I find recently my stomach hurts,,so I only take half.my stomach doesn't hurt as much.

[@naturelover4579]

Many side effects amlodipine 10 mg fatigue, gum problems Faint feeling all day long, constipation.

[@deborahfrederick916]

My uncontrolled blood pressure destroyed my kidneys. Had the transplant in 2018, have been on Amlodopine twice a day ever since.

[@alsuncity]

I had debilitating lower leg spasms for three months nightly, had to sleep in a recliner. Doctor took me off it and I have not had a problem since.

[@patboyes]

I have been on amolodapine for a few years now. Thanku for the info. my legs n feet are swolen n painful too. I Hope t get sorted soon❤

[@dnomyarnostaw]

My problem exactly. Had to stop, and the gout like pain stopped.

[@daniellenicolew]

I've been extremely stressed and anxious. I'm on alot of meds already I am scared of taking more meds but HIS explanation helped me be less anxious about taking this medication. Thank you for making this video

[@cpux1x3xxf30]

Ha you are F if you are on to many meds it well corrupt your brain cells and your body well never be back normal lol. And you can ask me then why are in this site if you think medication is bad because I’m using to find a way to quickly peaceful way to die and less painful doesn’t last for days or hours quick and done but apparently I’m on the wrong one it’s helping with high blood pressure and slow death pain and my body is perfectly fine I go to gym and train and run and work but I want destroy this body so I can leave this shit world The corruption in this world is just pathetic and wicked worship black live matter like I give a fuck a Nager in a minute caller don’t mean fucking shit and worship a false God fuck this USA

[@themac9344]

I feel ya girl. I just was subscribed this medication and I'm soooo ANTI pill everything I don't even like taking aspirin im more of a natural guy I have a month supply of 2.5 mg I'm so sketchy of taking pills. I've been on this medication for 3 days now and so far no problems. I just wonder how long do you stay on this medication?

[@4u2NV4Q2]

I got a lot anxiety myself the feeling of dying is scary

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

@@4u2NV4Q2how are you doing now?

[@4u2NV4Q2]

@@bornwin-sx9oz I feel great I used to walk around felling like a pressure cooker Now I fell so relax is amazing.

[@TheBrownSpartan]

You need to give a class to doctors on how to talk to patients. Thanks for the info.

[@patinfinger4740]

Now that is what I wish my Dr was like that

[@argekay1960]

I am on multiple drugs for hypertension. Mine is of the variety called isolated systolic (top number) hypertension. There is no better medication out there to treat this condition. My number is consistently 115/70. I’ve had my upper number as high as 195. This medication is a godsend for me. As an added bonus, it has a long half life which keeps my blood pressure on an even keel.

[@mikebooth8858]

Have been on this med. Got off it now I'm pleased to say. All the long term meds I've experienced have had bad side effects. Good plant based diet + exercise the best way to escape the medical doctors drugs!

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Couldn't agree more, unfortunately many aren't willing to do that. Certainly even with that there are some that may still need something but if the majority would change their lifestyle then we wouldn't need to talk about these things as much. Thanks for watching!

[@englishbob5106]

Can't exercise with angina ! Makes more angina ! Need drugs to control angina ! Unfortunately I know ☹️

[@Ameliaheart1999]

DR. I wish every doctor would find the time to explain to us the way you did, so we van understand them better, thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@angelobauza3964]

It has affected my sleep making me wake up way more than l used to

[@marisolfigueroa5905]

THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION. I HAVE BEEN ON THIS MED FOR THREE YRS ANDCOUNTING. THANK GOD I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES. THANK U DOC, YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST ONE I HAVE SEEN ABOUT THIS MEDICATION!👍

[@youngnurse9994]

I started taking this medication a month ago. They put me on 5 mg first. Then they changed it to 10 mg. So far , so good with no problems at all ! 😁 Thanks for the video! Good luck to all who take it and I pray that it will work for you with no problems. 🛐🙏

[@portiamatthews9654]

I just started taking this medication on November 09th 2020. My blood pressure was three numbers over three numbers and with a heart rate of 135 bpm. Taking this medication has helped me a lot.

[@youngnurse9994]

@@portiamatthews9654 Good for you Portia 👍 Mines was 200 / 113 , can't remember what my heart rate was . I was in the hospital for 4 days and 3 nights !! I really watch my sodium intake now!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@portiamatthews9654]

@@youngnurse9994 , I'm glad that you have your blood pressure under control. Also, I am happy to hear that you're watching your sodium intake. I'm sure that your heart rate was three digit as well. I know why my blood pressure was dangerously high back in October 2020. When I went to the doctor on November 09th, the young lady check it three times to make sure she was correct. I also told her please don't take another reading because it was making it worse. Everytime she blew up the cuff it was squeezing the hell out of my arm. When I walked into the exam room to check my vitals, I told her that my blood pressure was to the roof. After she was done with taking my vitals I told her once I explained everything to her that she was going to understand. My daughter and her husband was blessed with the birth of their first baby boy. He was also my first grandson. Due to the pandemic shutdown. My son and his family and myself couldn't be out there when he was born. We just patiently waiting until Thanksgiving. Thursday night on October 08th around 9:15 pm my son called and said that the baby was rushed to the hospital because he was found unresponsive. And he was on a ventilator. ( Long pause ) my son made all of the arrangements to get to Kansas City Kansas ASAP. He died on Sunday October 12th @ 9:55 p.m. After I return home and still reeling from losing my grandson. Thursday October 29th before day break the storm caused damages to my house. Two trees landed on the edges of the roof, power outage and debris. The hurricane just devasted this southern region. Power companies as far away as Canada, Wisconsin and North Carolina. Therefore because of all of that is why my blood pressure was dangerously high. I'm still having problems with the grieving process. He was only three months old and I never got a chance to hold him. I have to be strong for my daughter. Day by day is what I have to do now.

[@youngnurse9994]

@@portiamatthews9654 Portia I am so very sorry for your loss. I can see why your blood pressure went up ! It seems like when it rains it pours . I pray that the Lord will give you strength to be there for your daughter . And that HE will help you keep your blood pressure down. They say , things will get better over time . The hurt and pain may always be there , but when you ask God for strength, HE will do just that if you put your trust and faith in HIM . I shall keep you and your entire family in my prayers. 🙏🙏🙏🛐🛐🛐

[@portiamatthews9654]

@@youngnurse9994 , Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. You don't know how much I appreciate your response. God is working on me moment by moment. He's working on my family to gain strength to move forward. I pray that God will continue to bless you and yours. You have been so kind to me. You are a beautiful soul, to give me a stranger inspiration to draw from. I thank you and my family thanks you. May God continue to bless you and yours.

[@Vapor_Man650]

My Cardiologist just prescribed AMLODIPINE, i need to take it for 30 days and do a follow up in June.

[@theresawelch4496]

Thanks doctor for explaining this so well considering my doctor just put me on this medication you explained everything well.

[@Manjitsingh-pn8yu]

I’ve learned more in this video than 10 years of being on blood pressure medicine thank you sir 🇬🇧

[@mariamontoya5684]

Thank you for the encouraging information.

[@beverlypotter3947]

@@raygames8712 ]

[@पाताललोक]

Manjeet bhai number de skte ho kyaa

[@joeysarmiento1925]

Thanks for the reminder and information Doc. I am taking this pill once daily 5mg for the last six months. I had my checkup with my cardio last January 2021 and my next schedule with him will be this July together with creatinine test. I am good with this pill. Thank you for sharing this important piece of information. 👍💊🇵🇭🆗

[@jennywren8937]

I tried alternative ways of reducing my blood pressure, drinking beet juice and listening to calming music etc. All without success. Strangely, my low readings often follow work in the garden. I put my feet up for a while after midday lunch, and again after evening meal, and that helps reduce swollen ankles, and yoga breathing exercises help reduce general stress as well as apparent better BP readings. 5mg Amlodopine does the trick for me although readings do fluctuate, and occasionally cause nausea which soon goes away if I turn my attention to something else.

[@grannygarr4]

I drink beet juice 2

[@grannygarr4]

Also health food has a mixed vegetable drink too

[@johncarman6966]

I have been taking Losartin 100mg and Amalodpine 10mg for 16 years with no side effects. My blood pressure is perfect and constant.

[@aswanghalimaw]

I am also taking the same combination but with less dosage. I am always feeling tired and weak since i took these meds.

[@ARIZJOE]

Thank you Dr. I just switched to Amlodipine from a diuretic in conjunction with Losartan. I will be looking for side effects. I was assured by your succinct explanation. You are a credit to holistic osteopathy.

[@barrybrown2552]

I've been taking it with other medication after my minor stroke last year helped me immensely

[@shewhocraftsandplans7736]

Snap

[@christopherrobin361]

@@shewhocraftsandplans7736 Norvasc has been linked to heart failure and strokes.

[@gessed]

Great medication. I have been taking it for a year without much side effect. Thank you.

[@gingersparkle9213]

Ramsay Mery me too no side effects at all

[@SteviePaints]

It makes my ankles swell up in the summer.

[@hebrewhammer8571]

Love this stuff

[@alnaing]

Thanks, Dr. Erik. It is really helpful since this will be my first time to take this medicine. Your explanation is clear and easy to understand. Thank YOU!

[@MohimanR]

Is your BP normal now??sis

[@michaelcael4853]

How are you now? Were there serious side effects?

[@AngelaM7402]

Lifestyle changes and magnesium glycinate has lowered my blood pressure to normal readings….my pressure came from a stressful lifestyle but that’s all changed and so did my blood pressure….

[@georgelewis8798]

Dr. Richardson, I thank our "Lord" for you. You just calmed all my concerns surrounding this medication. Thank you Sir.

[@georgelewis8798]

Thank you again Sir for all the great good that you perform.

[@georgelewis8798]

Dr. Richardson, since my last very positive comment to you, I am now back on Amlodipine. Sir I feel wonderful again. I believe that I personally feel so much more functional with a good BP reading.

[@TediMarshall]

Thank you so much for this information and the plain, concise and demeanor in how you presented.

[@daniellesinger4054]

That is one of the 2 blood pressure pills I take Thanks for the information

[@paulmasgalajian8102]

Thanks Doctor. I've been on Amlodipine for two years now and I tolerate it well. My PCP first prescribed the lowest dose of Lisinopril, but it was WAY TOO STRONG for me. I was running to the bathroom having to urinate about 20 times a day. Sometimes I didn't make it in time ! The other side effect was an irresistible craving for salt ! Saltines, pretzels, Bloody Marys, potato chips. I had NEVER desired those edibles before. Everyone's system is different. Always work with your physician..

[@mikemangieri7626]

It helps me few times gets stuck in my throat it felt like it was gonna burn a hole in my throat

[@aperson9245]

Two weeks in after starting this medication, I'm fairly pleased with the results and not finding side effects significant. Slight ankle swelling toward the end of the day is the only side effect still occurring. Other side effects have subsided but included sleepiness, muscle cramping, and nausea. I have adjusted to help reduce edema by walking more throughout the day.

[@christopherrobin361]

A drug causing edema should be banned.

[@souvikmandal7521]

@@christopherrobin361 there are many essential drugs which cause edema... How many drugs are you going to banned?? If you have Side effects you can shift to other medications

[@damienwarlock]

@@souvikmandal7521 no drug should that is supposed to heal should cause edema, ever.

[@damienwarlock]

@@christopherrobin361 no drug should that is supposed to heal should cause edema, ever.

[@christopherrobin361]

@@damienwarlock Exactly!

[@jimmybaker2845]

I'm 67 and go to the VA. Dr Jefferson has had me on Amlodipine (10 mg) for several years now and luckily have no side effects. It works great.

[@leahtistrahmad1369]

I’m 31 and my doc recently switched me to this medicine

[@anatureperson5551]

My doctor just switched my BP medication from Losartan to Amlodipine. I was losing my hair with Losartin and now with Amlodipine my right ankle is swelling. ugh.

[@Trthsker24]

@@anatureperson5551 my left. But not both.

[@anatureperson5551]

@@Trthsker24 My hair is now falling out from taking 10 mg. Amlodipine. The doc prescribed 10 mg. because 5 wasn't doing the job. But now that I'm taking 10 it's causing my hair to fall out AGAIN. I read on an Internet discussion board that all beta-blockers will do that. One person said that Amlodipine will cause hair loss at 10 mg. not at 5, so I reduced it to 5 w/o doctor knowledge. My bp is still too high at 150 over 90. I've got to find a natural remedy because if I don't I won't have any hair left from these beta blockers.

[@Trthsker24]

@@anatureperson5551 not a beta blocker.

[@MwinMem]

Have been on it for 12 years. Great medicine.

[@mwngw]

Tested twice by withdrawing use or reducing dosage and did confirm Amlodipine causes excess daytime fatigue and drowsiness in me. I have not overcome this side effect, and 2 to 3 naps a day is unacceptable...it's killing my productivity. It's good at lowering numbers, but does seem to lower Diastolic more.

[@jackkielty8241]

I've been taking amlodipine for about two years and while it works well to bring down my blood pressure the side effect that I experienced was that it reduced my blood pressure to the degree that when I went to bed unless my arms were held straight out my hands would fall asleep. For two whole years I never got a good night sleep because when my hands fell asleep it would wake me up as much as ten times a night. Before I would totally wake up I would toss and turn a great deal which in turn aggravated my lower back. It took me two years to figure out that the amlodipine had reduced my blood pressure to the degree that my hands would fall asleep multiple times each night. To verify this I quit taking the amlodipine and after about two days I was back to being able to sleep through the night. Now that I can sleep through the night I have the energy to get through the day without feeling like a zombie and repeatedly passing out due to exhaustion while sitting. I've also had problems with dizziness due to blood pressure medications so now I'm going to try to address the problem with a better diet and more exercise.

[@Holler1037]

@ Jack Kiety your comments look like I was writing them. The same thing happened to me. I was taking hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg doing the day and 10mg Amlodipine at night. The Doctor just took me off htz. Because I have lost 23 pds. And they are monitoring me on the Amlodipine. I was doing fine until I started losing weight. I had been taking it for 2 years. Now I feel like a zombie. The key is getting the weight off and exercising. I cut refined sugar. This BP medicine is a killer. I measure my salt and no processed foods.

[@CuzStoneColdSaidSo11]

I had terrible lower back pain while taking this medication. Had to go to PT, XRays and multiple chiropractic appointments before I realized maybe the meds were making my back kill. Sure as shit once I stopped my back went back to normal. You would think qualified physicians would know that when their patients complain for months about issues that could be caused by the meds they are prescribing

[@Dorothy-ot2dv]

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[@BambooScar]

I’ve been taking this for one week and I experienced this already where my side of the body lost circulation so I woke up in a panic not knowing what was going on!!

[@patcuarte]

Thank you so much Doc for sharing, I’m taking Amlodipine.

[@rochelleramirez62]

Thank God that me and my mom didn't encounter any problem or side effects.

[@gv4189]

Am on amlodipine 5mg now. At first I felt sleepy and had a headache and neck pain. Now on day 3 they disappeared. It could have been the lipitor Dr put me on at the same time with the amlodipine. I stopped taking the lipitor and I feel much better taking the amlodipine. Am working to naturally lower my cholesterol insted of taking statins. I am continuing with the amlodipine and my BP is much better in the normal range. No swelling of feet or or legs.

[@gv4189]

​@@otienostevemitoNot for me.

[@Cravenn5]

Love his online bedside manner❣️🙌🏽 Thank you!!

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

Until recently my BP was always LOW. I am 76. I am not overweight-I do not smoke-I exercise every day-I eats lots of fresh fruit and Veggies-I am a vegan. But my BP has been 147/73 for several days now.

[@alnaing]

My blood pressure never came down after prescribed AmLodipine. I also have side affects from AmLodipine; headache, and I developed allergy. My doctor changed it to Aprovel and it seems works better for me. My blood pressure has come down to healthy level after taking Aprovel for 4 days now.

[@dinfluence30]

Are you still using Aprovel?

[@wendyking327]

I take it went from 5mg to 10mg, my leg's feel so much better I take it at night! I just hate that all med's have side effects, but we need our med's!

[@christopherrobin361]

We don't need Norvasc. It acts like you are slowly being poisoned and your cardio system is slowly failing. I'm serious.

[@11bbqbob]

This medication was terrible for me. I felt horrible till I quit. It didn't lower my BP. However my mother had no side effects from it. Bottom line is it works for some and not for others.

[@hopefulforhumanity5625]

What were your terrible side effects from amlodipine? My husband just started taking it, and he's not feeling well.

[@11bbqbob]

@@hopefulforhumanity5625 Body aches and pain, ankle swelling and emotional uneasy feeling. Nor did it bring down BP. Like I said, mother took it and never complained about it.

[@elmafollosco5349]

This is my daily medication its effective .Thank you

[@archangelmichaelsbeliever286]

Hi Dr. Richardson! I'm your n new subscriber from the Philippines. More Power! 💯😘

[@vasemacacinavilakeba519]

Thank you so much Doctor for your great explaination gives me relief

[@danielmargolis3210]

I’ve been on it for years without any problems.

[@Tekevin]

I take amlodipine and lisinopril both are really good too me. I never had any side affect at all..

[@catherinelhevine3999]

When I started on this medication 22 years ago it cured my migraine headaches which I had several times a month for 25 years

[@Nurjamila1]

I had taken this med for about 6 months when one leg was swelling with pitting edema midcalf. I'm very active, certainly no blood clot symptoms & as an RN for 40 years I was bummed when my doc put me on it for hypertension. My sister had both of her legs swell with pitting edema while at the coast, same thing. Via both of our doctors, it was the Amlodipine. There are plenty of other antihypertensives to take, we both take Candasartin now without any problems. Amlodipine as a first choice for hypertension seems outrageous to me.

[@gracebose2538]

Thank you Dr Eric for putting my mind at rest. I have recently been prescribed this medication to help lower my blood pressure. I have not had any side effect as of now, my 20th day of taking it. Hopefully it will work for me. I have also changed my diet and I take brisk walk 30 minutes each morning. This also is helping. Your explanation about the side effects is helpful and easy to understand. Thank you Dr Eric from a new subscriber. God bless.

[@jusnuts1443]

I was on that for 8 years after I got my aortic valve replaced. Then I had to get a pacemaker last year. The docs took me off that and metoprolol and I was on lisinopril only. My blood pressure is high again, and now I'm back on both meds. I have not gained weight, but I've not lost any either. I am a FIRM believer in maintaining weight. Not going the Yo-Yo route. That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it!

[@mkanwar3208]

Thank you. Highly appreciated

[@rdwelch2]

Been taking it for over a year...no problems other than remembering to take it. Definitely dropped the BP by 10-15 points.

[@amandaberard7949]

I’ve been taking amlodipine 5mg for about two months to help treat my raynauds symptoms. It’s been helping a lot. I went from like 5 attacks a day to none. I only get them once in a while. I’m so happy 😊

[@madisonblagg1548]

Me too!! I’m so happy to hear someone uses it for the same reason! Rynauds is awful!

[@valerieforbes8096]

My BP is high due to damaged spinal nerves. I’m on amlopidine it doesn’t seem to have made much diffference. But it makes me very tired and gives me weird dreams.

[@nildadeleon3410]

I am taking Amlodipine 5mg in the morning. I do not have ankle or feet or leg swelling. I love walking.

[@theresaandrewandrew5702]

V6

[@jakobamodise7416]

Thanx doc. I've been on amlodopine 10mg and lozartan 100mg for 5 years and my bp wavers around 119/90

[@albertbouvier2190]

I haven't had a headache since I took Amilodipine

[@soulstired3654]

Thank you for the explanation in depth. I’ve been bothered with increase in shoe size and width due to swollen feet ankles and legs. Plus with other added BP Meds my BP is like a roller coaster and I’m so fatigued I don’t have energy to walk to my mailbox, also shortness of breath. I never thought it may the changes in my four BP meds. Thank you so very much

[@lethanairo9974]

Thank you Doc....i have been using it eversince i was diagnosed of high blood preassure. Friendly med for me, only a little dizziness sometimes when i wake up in the morning. It is my maintenance med for me together with two other tablets that i take. Thank you Doc. Regards and God bless From the Philippines

[@zekerodgers5683]

The headaches and dizziness be overwhelming for me I’m on 5mg right now my next appointment I’m going to ask the doctor if I can try the 2.5

[@gessed]

I do have slight swelling in my legs,buts its minimum. Great medication.

[@albertomadeirajr7824]

I'm taking both Losartan and Amlodipine is the combination of both medications recommended? (LOSARTAN DURING THE DAY AND AMLODIPINE AT NIGHT) Just curious.

[@BeautifullyResilient23]

I started taking this and started get anxiety & panic attacks. Please proceed with caution ⚠️

[@jeremydesrosiers4355]

Same here

[@ricgillis1280]

Same here! panic attacks!

[@carapungo]

Ru still getting anxiety and panic attacks?

[@ffxbellini]

Onset of acutely worsened symptoms of peripheral neuropathy accompanied an increase in my dosage of Amlodipine.

[@TS-yu2mp]

Thank you Doctor

[@gloriakurkowski101]

Good information, thank you. Would appreciate some information on foods to either be beneficial in hypertension or which to avoid. Thanks, again.

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

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[@anyone173]

Hi doc, I am a 55yr old women here in the UK. Weight around 8stone. On invitaD3 and recently been given Amlodipine .Because my average BP was 128/86. For the first week 2.5 . But not much difference in BP. Put up to 5. Felt fine at first but then was so dizzy i had to hold on to things to keep my balance. At some points lie down. Lowered my BP but made me feel terrible. Back to my docs it is.

[@zeke2566]

128-86 is great,get a new dx......

[@dominickguardino4332]

Amlodipine has the fewest side effects out of most high blood pressure meds!! and works the best i am taking 10mg for over 10 years and it keeps my blood pressure perfect 115/75

[@claragonzalez1631]

Thank you Dr. Richardson. This information has been most helpful. It is very detailed. Ankle swelling is all I have and thankfully no dizziness. I hate being dizzy.

[@mar4kl]

"You may have asked why you should care that your blood pressure is high. ... Then I have to convince them to take a pill for the rest of their life to treat it." That was me for a long time. Then I picked up a new client who mentioned that he tended to get tired easily due to poor kidney function, and expressed a fear that he'd need dialysis someday. But what did it for me was when he followed that up by volunteering that the reason he was in that situation was because he had neglected to do anything about his high blood pressure when he was younger; that had led to kidney disease. As it happens, I had a friend in high school who suffered from kidney disease, which caused him numerous medical problems when he was in his teens, and he died of it a few years after graduating high school. I've been very much afraid of developing kidney disease ever since, so I was on the phone with my doctor the very next day, made an appointment to see him and promptly began treatment to get my BP under control. Thank you so much for this video.

[@joycewilson3261]

ppo

[@michaelcael4853]

Thank you for setting a proper expectation Doc!

[@florencezerbarini7550]

I have been taking this med for years without any troubling side effects and I am grateful to have it available.

[@harveytheman7493]

Been on amlodipine for 5 days it works but terrible gut pains are putting me off taking it anymore

[@margaretsandeman1766]

I've tried this twice and each time it caused a painful flare up of my Crohns's disease. I had to take steroids to deal with it. It wasn't a quick fix either. I wouldn't take Amlodopine again if you paid me.

[@ABSTradingSoftwaretv]

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[@KatrinaRainwater]

It’s been a great prescription so far for my fiancée

[@sweety784]

This is the only pill I take that works ... without side effects

[@mariatukargbo8458]

Me too

[@diannebartkus9893]

Same here

[@pfzinnc]

One of the side effects of Amlodipine that the Doctor DID NOT mention is loss of teeth, especially the lower front teeth. How do I know this? Because my Dentist confirmed that taking CALCIUM BLOCKERS robs the bones in the jaw of the calcium that is needed to maintain healthy teeth. I lost three teeth on my lower jaw within about two months of starting Amlodipine. Also, I'm not sure if this is a result of taking Amlodipine but I'm having a problem with my upper front teeth losing their enamel and flaking off. I should add that at the time of this writing I am 73 years old, almost 74.

[@txdave2]

OMG! This happened to me and I didn't know why. My lower front teeth have just disintegrated. I'm on 10mg of amlodipine. I had not changed my dental hygiene routine.

[@pfzinnc]

@@txdave2 You will also find that the lower jaw (in the front) has deteriorated to a point that you cannot have dental implants because thee is not enough bone left to attach the implant studs. Also, dentures are a real pain the ass as most dentists don't know how to poroperly fit them to your mouth.

[@txdave2]

Yikes!!!@@pfzinnc

[@rosiegholson9136]

I've been taking Amlodipine for two years now, with no known side effects, I've was dx with HB/P after being dx with MS once I dropped weight my Dr took me off of it, because my pressure went down, over the years my weight went back up, back on meds I go, having MS makes me less mobile, even though I'm eating less

[@brettjohnson2854]

6 months taking this medicine, increased my blood sugar to diabetic range. Took 6 months for sugar levels to return to normal after stopping this medicine.

[@vivianhenry1288]

Amlodipine is great for bringing down my blood pressure, but it swells different areas of my body

[@tadiksefoyo8624]

leptinwellness.com/high-blood-pressure-exercises-program/

[@jeffmckee1825]

Been through lisinopril (caused a dry cough and did not lower the bp) and losartan (worked at first , but then shot the bp to the danger zone) and amlodipine (seemed to be working - changed out without warning to losartan by a PA). Was put back on amlodipine and , while it does seem to be working , is causing my feet to swell and breast enlargement. Neither issue seems to bother the doctor. I went from easily fitting into a size 12 show to being cramped in a size 13. larger shoes are pricey.

[@meaty444]

Just been prescribed Amlodipine 5mg, as my blood pressure was 179/89 I have already noticed a difference within a week, which is great and zero side effects. My only question is as I also have high cholesterol I have been taking 800mg x 3 times daily of Plant Sterols and this seems to be raising my blood pressure again.

[@hensieeffiong1268]

This is very informative. Thank you Dr.

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phoebejohnson1012]

It caused my ankles and feet to swell so much I couldn't wear shoes. I couldn't walk 50 feet without stopping to catch my breath. My BP dropped too low and I spent most of my days in bed. It was not a good way to live. Needless to say, I went off of it after two weeks too long. Now I put it on my allergy list so It will not be prescribed by mistake. I am now on a medication that works perfectly for me with no side effects.

[@Dabeauty123]

Wow

[@marleeravenscroft7848]

What medication

[@mwj5368]

If amlodipine is a "calcium channel blocker" will it cause calcification too, meaning of arteries that would accelerate or cause Alzheimer's like conditions in elderly? I am 67 and was just started ton amlodipine by me MD because the lisinopril 20mg with Hydrochlorothyozide 12.5mg he prescribed a few months ago. According to the hospital I was in overnight for dehydration I was over medicated and they stopped both lisinopril and the HCT and instead prescribed Metoprolol 25mg. My MD, since my blood pressure (I decided on my own to take bp readings and found my bp increasing too high.) was increasing he prescribed the amlodipine. I feel kind of like being switched around and left in a kind of haze about it all.

[@geod3589]

I've been on this for years, keeps my BP down great.

[@marcusmelo109]

leptinwellness.com/10-ways-to-control-high-blood-pressure-without-medication/

[@jothijacksonjackson1004]

I take 5mg every night yet morning my heart pounds faster. Pls advice

[@crackerjacks6789]

Thank you I’m curious is there a natural way to lower BP? 😮

[@AjPinasu]

Thank you for this helpful info . God Bless You !!!

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@0scargarcia664]

Horrible medication I felt it was burning my whole body plus l felt my heart was stopping I went to emergency and my blood pressure was to high even with the medicine and that horrible feeling of passing out

[@Br4m76]

@@0scargarcia664 How could it be? Do you have a bad eating habit?

[@nmmorin3509]

❤️ your direct simple info Easy for my brain to follow ♥️

[@omengcoral6777]

Oh.. Thank you doc, so much for the information... I get it...

[@jahmaykan3560]

Extremely helpful. Thank you

[@Exceltrainingvideos]

Leg swelling is a the most common side effect.

[@letsgrowtogether7015]

💛

[@agroportal9957]

Here are nine delicious superfoods that you probably already have in your kitchen that will let you eat your way to health: 1.Leafy Greens These colorful fresh vegetables are rich in nitrates that help to lower your blood pressure 2. Red Beets Beets are high in nitric acid which according to Healthline can open your blood vessels by reducing inflammation and lowering your blood pressure 3.Bananas Plus This morning go-to fruit is loaded with potassium which plays a vital role in containing hypertension 4.Flax and Seeds Unsalted seeds are high in that all-important mineral potassium and other minerals that can help reduce blood pressure 5.Low-Fat Yogurt Yogurt and other low-fat dairy products do a good job of reducing the risk of developing hypertension. 6.Nuts and seeds Nuts and seeds are delicious and nutritious. Nuts and seeds provide healthy unsaturated fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. 7.Oats and Oatmeal Oats contain a specific type of fiber called beta-glucan (also found in barley) which Medical News Today says may reduce blood cholesterol and blood pressure 8.Salmon and More Fish is a great source of protein and fatty fish like salmon, mackerel are full of omega-3 fatty acids that can lower blood pressure, 3 Easiest, Most Effective Mind/Body Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally : tinyurl.com/y5wbteuf?

[@adinasqueendomshire961]

I had really bad swollen legs, feet and ankles. Since coming off if and using Losartan I don’t have swelling any more however losartan is not good if your a women of child bearing age. Now I need to try Nefedipine I just hope my leg does not swell up again. Update: im now on nefedipine /coracten and have been for a little while. Im much better now. No more swelling.

[@711honved]

@President JoeBiden You've been on the Viagra again Mr. President.

[@madmedic366]

@President JoeBiden yeah ?

[@btsy9952]

Excellent explanation well understood.thanks doc.

[@Jul1972]

Thank you doc for your advice👍🙏🏻

[@kamso9269]

Thanks for sharing, it was informative 👍🏾

[@danutahanyga4834]

My experience ith Amlodipine can only be described as a total disaster. To begin with, I was prescribed Coversyl. The initial dose didn't do anything for my elevated blood pressure so my GP kept increasing the dose. My blood pressure increased in tandem. When it reached 185/95 my GP added Amlodipine. After just 2 days of taking the duo, I began to feel strangely wired. On the third night, I developed palpitations which lasted the entire night and into the next day. I didn't take my morning dose, of course, and went to see my GP. My blood pressure was over 200 and my heart rate so fast that in my GP's own words, my heart wouldn't be efficient. He prescribed Betaloc which I decided not to take and let my body regain its balance naturally, as the palpitations subsided towards end of day. My feet and ankles began swelling after this incident. Sometimes they felt a bit painful. This continued for months after I stopped the treatment. I didn't have my BP checked as I definitely felt much better than when on Coversyl. After months of no meds, I went to see a GP at the nearest clinic for flu shot. He decided to check my BP too and he didn't like what he saw. He put me on Telmisartan and 50mg of Betaloc divided into am and pm dose starting now. It was over 6 months ago. My BP has now been perfect. It took months for the on again off again swelling in my feet and ankles to go away for good. They are finally back to their normal skinny self. Zero side effects too. So, no. I am not going near the Amlodipin ever again. I am lucky it didn't give a coronary and killed me.

[@HasanAlviAlvi]

Pls sand me name of medicine.

[@kenhoward-h9e]

That's the problem with a lot of doctors nowadays the drug companies tell them that this is the drug to perscribe and that is what the patient gets whether it kills you or not. They are so programmed by big pharma that they push whatever they are told to.

[@Cherish..2]

Your information was reassuring. My husband is weaning off of a beta blocker, hoping this dose of 5mg amlodipine and Candesartan will be the right combo. Need to keep his pressure down he has an enlarged aorta

[@katherinebrooks7273]

It make me sleepy. I started taking at 3pm. I always take my blood pressure first. Overall, it is a good pill. My numbers are good. I take it at 8:00 and 8:00 in the Morning.

[@katherinebrooks7273]

I need to make a correction at the end. I use to take my pill at 9;00 in the Evening and I switched it to three. I would really be sleep if I took it that way. Sorry for the blunder.

[@1miltond]

I got a question I am 68 the only medicine I ever take is amlodipine in my life and I started a 9 months ago after mi first visit to a doctor in 15 years. Mi blood pressure was 140 over 75 and he puts me on amlodipine 5 mg so here is mi question . Do you think is fair to put a healthy patient on medicine because one visit to the doctor one time his blood pressure is high during the visit and what are the reasons for hig blood pressure??

[@denniswheaton1849]

I took 25mg. one time about a year ago per my Doctor, on day two my heart rate dropped down to the low 40's. My wife drove me to the hospital, where they had to take action to bring my heart rate up. One pill... now I take a water pill for blood pressure, I"m 70 yrs. old and blood pressure stays below 130, and no issues with heart rate.

[@groofoot]

wow ... well, 25 mg. is a super high dose of amlodipine .... glad your situation improved