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My blood pressure is up and down all the5m time. My Dr decided to prescribe 5mg of Amlodipine. Don't feel happy about taking more meds. I have C.O.P.D. What is normal B.P. Thank you.

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cofdrop-UK

I have intolerances to soooo many drugs brooke but am fine with Amlodopine. Good luck. cx

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rockett777

Normal bp is 120/90. upto 130/ 95. Ive been having my bp monitored for 3 mth, it at 135/100. Gp says it is border line whatever that means. So l guess it sort of ok. Brooke please ask gp or practice nurse, as l dont have copd. Give surgery a ring on monday or call blf site for advice.xxxx

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dukes

I've been on 10mg of Amlodipine for about 8 years now as well as all of the other COPD meds, blood pressure now stable and no known side effects. Keep takin' the tablets :)

Thanks to all who replied concerning high blood pressure.

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thatcham1939

I am on Amlodipine 10mngs, it his a good tablet also i am on another blood pressure tablets which help my kidneys, so please take them.

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onamission

i take Amlodipine and have no side effects it's better than having a stroke

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