amlodapine 10mg

[Tinker2015]

Hi it’s e again. Was given an increase to 10mg last week. Had a troublesome side effect. I just wondered if it would be better given in two doses of 5mg. I saw on the internet a doctor replied to someone asking this question. Got a problem no line on tablet to it in half very smooth

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hello, I suggest you talk to your GP or Pharmacist rather than rely on the advice of an internet doctor and discuss with them the side effects you're experiencing.

It's not particularly safe to try and cut in half an unscored tablet.

Some tablets mustn't be cut in half, crushed or chewed especially if they are modified release tablets.

[Tinker2015 in reply to Milkfairy]

was not thinking of cutting a 10mg but rather double up on the 5mg one am and one pm. I ran it past the pharmacist today seeing GP next Tuesday

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

What side effects? If it is causing oedema then splitting the dose will not help.

As Milkfairy has said do not put your faith in Dr Google. Some with Web pages and YouTube channels are actually barred from practicing by the BMA or their home country's equivalent! Patient beware!

[Mentdent]

get a pill cutter. They only cost pennies

[10gingercats]

A change/increase of medication needs to be discussed with your GP.

[Tinker2015 in reply to 10gingercats]

yes. Got an appointment next Tuesday to discuss things

[PecanSandie]

I take 10 mg of Amlodipine daily. When my dose was raised to 10 mg from 5 mg daily, I got a bit of edema. It was really weird looking at chonky feet. After a few months, I must have adapted to the increase because the edema decreased considerably.

[Tinker2015 in reply to PecanSandie]

I got eye problems after taking the 10mg. Pain and pressure didn’t like it went back on the five till see GP next week