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I have just been switched from lisinopril to Amlodipine and in 2 days had several aura in my eyes episodes. Has anyone experienced this?

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have just been switched from lisinopril to Amlodipine and in 2 days had several aura in my eyes episodes. Has anyone experienced this?

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Not experienced that , just very swollen ankles on amlodopine.

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Desanthony

First I would find out if this could be a rare side effect from this medication and make an appointment to see your GP or Optometrist to see what else may be causing this. We need to look after our eyes.

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Prince123456 in reply to Desanthony

Migraine with aura is a chemical imbalance in the brain, so seeing a Optometrist will achieve nothing because the aura is due to the brain and not directly the eyes, 👀

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Prettywoman15 in reply to Prince123456

Cardiologist switched me to Valsartin. Stopped the auras immediately.

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waveylines

You need to let them know. This a known side effect.

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Prettywoman15 in reply to waveylines

Thank you. I did contact Dr. he put me back in lisinopril

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waveylines in reply to Prettywoman15

Glad you did. You don't want it affecting your eyes. Hope your eyes settle soon now.

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