Acid reflux

[Tinker2015]

Does anyone find that taking blood pressure medications makes their reflux worse. I started with Silent reflux back in early 2014 I have managed to keep under control with diet. I started taking Amlodipine since March and I am having issues. Apparently calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, and Ace among others can cause this. There is a calcium channel blocker beginning with D Diltiazem. has anyone found this one ok to take. I need to change as getting a few problems not sleeping. Flushes. Body swelling up. Wondering how everyone is coping on blood pressure meds in particular

[Clerkenweller]

These drugs do cause gastritis. Most of us appear to be on Lansoprazole to suppress acid. Personally I find the avoidance of rich or fatty food and chilli, along with acid such as orange juice helps. Oh and and gavascon of course!

[SChocky]

Hello,

I have the same problem I already had Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and taking Amlodipine has worsen the condition. So I take Lansoprazole and also Gaviscon all prescribed by my GP.

[james223]

Hi,

I already had a reflux problem and have taken Omeprazole. Having felt the matter was settled when my gall bladder was removed I reduced the dose to every other day but after a week or so found renewed issues so take it daily now. My amlodipine causes leg swelling - it goes down over night but during the night my legs can feel as if they are burning and every so often I get severe night sweats.

However without these and other meds I was having an angina attack almost every day.

[Tinker2015 in reply to james223]

I get flushed at times my insomnia has worsened and now possible reflux although I have Silent harder to treat