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Anyone had adverse side effects from this drug? I was on Bisoprolol for 6+ years for high BP and had no probs. Then had an SVT/cardio version in December followed by a catheter ablation. Put on this new medication and have swollen ankles, face flushing, pounding in chest and then feeling cold and shaky. Thanks.

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jeanjeannie50 profile image
jeanjeannie50

Have never heard of that drug?

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Karen63A

Whoops. Amlodpine

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Bertiedette

Yes Karen63A I had exactly the same problems as you..Now on 50 mgs of losartan. This is a very common side effect with Amlodapine.

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Salvatore68 in reply to Bertiedette

I had swelling around ankles and a rash on shins from amlodipine.

Now I am on hydralazine 25 mg 4 times a day. For high blood pressure. Has anyone had experience with hydralazine? Would love to hear from you

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Sunny-fl

I had swollen ankles and feet when on Amlodipine. Now on diltiazem with no problems so far.

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Jane921

I had the same side effects.

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Karen63A

Thank you everyone. In some ways it’s reassuring to know these are common side effects . I’m sorry you’ve all had similar experiences. Knowing there are other options is helpful.

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Salvatore68 in reply to Karen63A

had swelling around ankles and a rash on shins from amlodipine.

Now I am on hydralazine 25 mg 4 times a day. For high blood pressure. Has anyone had experience with hydralazine? Would love to hear from you

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BobDVolunteer

Amlodopine is a calcium channel blocker for reducing blood pressure and peripheral odeama (swelling of feet and ankles etc ) is not an unknown side effect. I can not take such drugs if I want to wear shoes and socks. Speak to your doctor soon as there are alternative treatments.

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Karen63A in reply to BobD

Thank you Bob. I will call the GP.

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Karen63A

Call to GP. Reduced Amlopodine to 5mg and added Ramipril 1.25 mg. I need to send in a weeks worth of BP readings and then have a blood test. Glad I called and remain hopeful this may help. Thanks for advice.

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Trevorgeorge

Prompted by your Amlodipine post. Watch out for impact on Thyroid from Amiodarone. Whilst hospitalised in Georgia USA in 2013 ( 2 surgeries and a DVT) a cardiologist identified my depleted Thyroid Function in relation to my long term use of Amiodarone which he deemed to be "Long term Toxic". I am now a life long user of Thyroxine. I have taken to reading the notes in the medicine boxes and refer to Dr Google, in the interests of being my own best advocate.

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frana005

Yes had terrible swollen legs didn't like that drug had it changed by my doctor.

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Joekham

Used Amlodipine for several years. No problem whatsoever until my cardiologist took it off me due to improved pressure readings.

engvey00 profile image
engvey00

I have swelling of feet ankle and lower legs. Also, as couple of times weakness.

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Coeurdelion

Swollen ankles and lower legs the only problem.

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