Amlodopine / high bp

[Tugela]

Since my last post re amlodopine / cellulitis And itchy skin... doc has taken me off amlodopine .. just like that! No replacement .. is that normal ? Am seeing him in 2 weeks time but really anxious about my bp getting bad? Ideas please

All blood tests came back normal.

[springcross]

When did you stop the Amlodipine? He has maybe taken you off for now for a while to see if your skin stops itching and if it does, he will know that it was probably the Amlodipine. Maybe then he will put you on something different which doesn't have that as a side effect. However, if your skin is still itching, it may be a sign that the Amlodipine may not have been the cause. How long were you taking them? I ask that because of the length of time he has left it for you to see him. That may be due to the length of time the Amlodipine takes to leave your system. x

[Tugela in reply to springcross]

I started them in December 5mg then he upped them to 10mg then decreased to 5mg 3 weeks ago. I stopped taking them today.

[springcross in reply to Tugela]

Don't worry, two weeks isn't that long to wait. Good luck and let us know how you get on. xx

[Celtic]

Yes, as Soringcross suggested, the GP is probably giving you a medication holiday until your side effects resolve before embarking on another medication - exactly what my consultant did when Amlodipine orived intolerable. Try not to worry about your blood pressure meanwhile as the stress of doing so will not help.

[lettingoffsteam]

I had cellulitis when I first took amlodipine.I was taking ramipril too so they said it could be either and sent me on my way with a prescription for heavy duty antibiotics.Still taking them but interesting hearing your experiences.Sounds like your GP is taking a cautious and sensible approach.