Tudee

[Tudee]

Good morning, I am 80 yrs oldI’m in permanent A.F. (5yrs)

I’ve been prescribed Amlodipine 5mg daily since May, no problems but have just started to feel nausea and abdo cramps . 1/2 hr after taking it. I note that one of the first side effects showing is ‘heart attack’ not reassuring . Should I be taking it with Bisoprolol 3.75mg BD?

[BobD Volunteer]

Both drugs are designed to slow your heart and lower BP. Bisoprolol as a beta blocker and amlodopine as a calcium channel blocker. Seems a long time trouble free before reacting so suggest you speak to your doctor. I can't take calcium channel blockers myself as it makes my ankles swell so my BP is controlled with a different drug.

[Tudee in reply to BobD]

Thank you Bob, these unpleasant things always happen at weekends and Bsnk holidays of course.

[Tudee in reply to Tudee]

Could you tell me what you took in its stead, Ive tried Ace Inhibitors but got angioedema.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Tudee]

Losartan for BP . When I got to max dose of that they added indapamide. These days thanks to change of diet and life style my BP is much better and I only need a small dose of losartan. I take a very small dose of nebivolol for rate control.

[Tudee in reply to BobD]

Thank you you are very helpful Bob. Appreciated.

[Paulbounce]

Hi Trudie

I am not a medic and am not able to advise you if you can take Amlodipine and Bisoprolol together. However, here's some information for you.

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). The common side effects of Amlodipine are headache, drowsiness, nausea, and swollen ankles.

Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and angina. Other common Bisoprolol side effects include fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

Please note that Amlodipine and Bisoprolol can have similar side effects. As soon as you notice any new or increasing side effects, consult your doctor.

How to Handle Amlodipine and Bisoprolol Side Effects:

Consume your medication as your physician orders.

Take your medication with food or milk to prevent stomach discomfort.

Drink plenty of fluids.

Take time to get up from a sitting or lying position to avoid vertigo.

Take it seriously if you have any negative side effects, including chest pain, shortness of breath, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

(The above information is a copy and paste and not meant as medical advice but something to discuss with your doctor).

This is my advice, Trudie. Don't panic but dial 111 just to play on the safe side. I personally think you'll be fine but double-check with a medic.

Paul

[Tudee in reply to Paulbounce]

Thank you Paul. I’ve tried many calcium channel blockers , I can’t seem to tolerate them .

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Being introduced to CCB Diltiazem 180 CD 1/2 dose was yoo much my rapid 156 H.Rate. dropped to 51.

I was already taking Bisoprolol which I knocked down to 5mg.

CCB and BB shoulder never be taken together. They have quite different roles and their jobs should not be confused.

For Blood pressure is better at night. Bisoprolol, usually is taken once a day.

I take Diltiazem 120mg CD AM mainly for Heart Rate.

Bisoprolol was 2.5mg but just reduced down to 1.25mg for BP. Dropping too low.

So separate the two, please. That could be the problem and keep Biso low dose as the nZ Foundaton nurse advised.

cherio JOY

[Buffafly]

Are you taking them with food? In any case I would get checked out because it could be a stomach problem causing sensitivity.

[Tudee in reply to Buffafly]

Thank you I just can’t tolerate alpha blockers .

[Shcldavies]

Remember our bodies are very complex and the drugs we take effect our bodies in a very complex way. In fact I am sure many Doctors are not fully sure how these reactions work. The point of me saying this is that the best advice is very likly to come from your Doctor. Whilst Doctors are not always right, it can be quite a balancing act, but they do know the most about your body and the potential reactions of the prescribed drugs. See your Doctor.

[Alphakiwi]

Hi Tudee. Im 82 andsimilar probs. Ive already been fitted with dual chamber pacemaker 3 years ago. Ive been on every drug there is and none of them are nice and they dont fix anything much. Im talking wirh a specialist on thursday about ablation of the av node. That was supposed to be done 3 yrs ago. Maybe it was covid that stopped me getting it done. Ill ask my specialist.anyway your so young dont keep taking that miriad of drugs for the next 40 yrs. Maybe you will see something new in your time.Colin