Amlodipine and atorvastatin

[xAnn2002x]

I was put on these two medications a couple of months ago.

I have since experienced breathlessness especially when going upstairs or walking any distance.

I am worried and need to contact my GP but has anyone else had this problem with any of these medications

[Morgan]

Yes when first diagnosed i was put on Amlodipine which, after a month made me breathless and unable to walk far and gave me swollen ankles. I have been on a combination of three other drugs ever since for the last 17 years with no problem.

[xAnn2002x in reply to Morgan]

Thanks for replying. I am so glad I am not alone. Did you feel better after you stopped taking it. I havent had a tablet now for 3 days so hope it wont take long to leave my system completely

[Morgan in reply to xAnn2002x]

Yes it was pretty quick. I trust you consulted your gp before stopping it, the new tablets i was given were started straight away and amazingly i could walk up the hill to work the next day whereas before i had to stop and rest.

[xAnn2002x in reply to Morgan]

Good morningNo I did not consult my gp before stopping the tablets. Didnt think it would be a problem with only being on them for a short time.

Maybe I should try to get a telephone consultation with him

[Rosiez1]

Yes I too have had those symptoms on and off,especially when I climb a hill I have got very puffy. I am now on amlodipine 2.5 mgs (lowest dose) and losartan 50mgs. Also take statin 40 mgs. I have had statins on and off. And now decided my body should get used to it. I might go to 20 mgs statin and try that as well. Better than having a stroke which I am really afraid of.

[xAnn2002x in reply to Rosiez1]

I have been off the medication now for six days and already feel much better. I dont get breathless any more. I have been taking my blood pressure at the same time every day and it is much lower than before. Having said that I followed the advice of someone on here and sat with the cuff on for ten minutes before taking it. Feeling much better so will just continue with the atorvastatin.I have never been a lover of taking medication because of side effects

[Cyclejoan]

I am also on these two medications. I am not aware there is a problem.

[xAnn2002x in reply to Cyclejoan]

Maybe it's not the same for everyone. It has been months since I came off the medication and still feeling good, I hate taking tablets anyway and my blood pressure is still ok