Medication: Hi all... i was put on... - High Blood Pressu...

High Blood Pressure Support

5,580 members1,490 posts

Medication

Nikki_55 profile image
10 Replies

Hi all... i was put on Amlodipine 10mg or high bp 3 months ago. I am 49 and never had high bp before. I have been monitoring it over the last few weeks and its around 150/93 ... this morning it was 191/112 ... i am waiting for a call back from docs and wondering if anyone has any advice on meds... higher Amlodipine or add on or maybe try something else... Thank you in advance for any help xx

Written by
Nikki_55 profile image
Nikki_55
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
10 Replies
grace111 profile image
grace111

it doesnt look like this one is working for you im on amlodapine at first it was 5mg and now its up to 10mg, thankfully working for me but iv lost weight and am much more active that when i started the 10mg dose. see what the doctor has to say, try not to worry as your doing something about it there are people walking around who have blood pressure even highter than you and they dont know because they havent been checked. its long term untreated high blood pressure that is more dangerous its good that you have phoned your gp and they can get this sorted. all the very best. hope you get on fine please let me know, love gracexoxoxo

Celtic profile image
Celtic

They usually prefer to add another low dose of an alternative medication rather than prescribe higher doses of just one medication these days. There was a programme on the radio about high BP a couple of days ago, and one Dr mentioned that Amlodipine worked well generally but she found that patients often experienced ankle swelling when the dose was increased from 5mg to 10mg.

You may find that your earlier increased BP was just a blip so try not to worry. As Grace had said “there are people walking around whose blood pressure is even higher”. Unfortunately, I am one such person as my BP has suddenly become resistant to medication and is alarmingly high. I was only taking one BP drug (Losartan) as I’ve had horrendous side effects from many of the alternatives. Another drug was added at high dose in a hospital environment several weeks ago but has proved unsuccessful, so Amlodipine was added last week together with a diuretic to counteract leg swelling. Don’t know if it is having any effect but will find out next week. Not taking it at home as it’s too distressing to see the reading.

I’m in just 0.1% of the population in this situation so you are definitely unlikely to have a similar problem. Until your Dr introduces another medication, drink plenty of water and avoid as much salt in your diet as possible. Good luck!

Nikki_55 profile image
Nikki_55 in reply toCeltic

Thank you for your reply... I have been given Ramipril 2.5 mg on top. been on for a while now. I have had painful feet for quite a while now, but over the last week experienced swollen feet and ankles... not sure why but maybe the extra meds... something to think about

xx

Celtic profile image
Celtic in reply toNikki_55

I’m just being trialled on Felodipine but a smaller dose than the Amlodipine which my renal consultant stopped due to the ankle swelling and inflammation. It is in the same family as Amlodipine but the latter isn’ t available in the lower dose. I was given a diuretic alongside the Amlodipine in the hope of counteracting the swelling but alas it didn’ work. Now after 4 weeks on low dose Felodipine, I am still plagued by the red inflamed lower legs but trying to persevere. Ramipril is a popular BP drug and hopefully it will prove successful for you but, like me, you may have to ditch the Amlodipine in favour of something else. If you turn out to be as sensitive to meds as me, you might find Losartan Potassium helpful - a pharmacist told me it is the BP drug that about which he hears the least complaints. Good luck!

Nikki_55 profile image
Nikki_55 in reply toCeltic

Thank you for that... thats great advice. I will look into it

xx

I'm not medical trained but i believe that taking more than one bp med at lower doses reduced the side effects and is just as effective in controling bp. Today's reading is quite high are you very stessed is anything different to have raised it. Good luck.

Nikki_55 profile image
Nikki_55 in reply to

Nothing stressed me at the time... It took my quite by surprise...

Thank you for your reply xx

Pantani profile image
Pantani

I was on 5mg of Amlodopine and when it was increased to 10 I didn't see any improvement and had swollen ankles. My doctor put me back on 5mg an put me on Ramipril as well. This has worked for me. I take the Amlodopine in the morning and then take the Ramipril at night.

jim444 profile image
jim444

hi 49 mention to your gp a drug called coversal -plus very effective in controlling in conjunction with amlodpine best of luck ed

Nikki_55 profile image
Nikki_55 in reply tojim444

Thank you... I will check that out

xx

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Medication

Hi. I was on Amlodipine 5mg and Losartan 25mg. But the side effects from Amlodipine were not good....
Pie1948 profile image

What medication can I have?

Hello I have been on Bendrofluathyazide 2.5mgs and Amlodipine 10mgs for a few years and got on...
Kathleen-1 profile image

Blurred Vision - BP Medication

Wondered if anyone has experience of blurred vision from BP medication? I have recently turned 50...

monitoring BP at home and it just gets higher and higher. I’m in such an anxious state now it seems pointless doing it? Anyone else?

Been on Candesartan and Amlodipine for over a year. Had a few dizzy spells so saw gp wondered if it...
rosemary9122 profile image

Amlodipine

Hi all, I'm new to this particular group. I've had high BP for over 30 years. Tried alsorts of...
Gizmo6 profile image

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.