Amlopodine

[KCRoyals]

Hi, newbie here. 69 years old. Been diagnosed with HBP , normally about 150/90, but BP test at GP's was 188/98 which always happens in surgeries and hospitals. Been put on above @5mg. Will this dosage affect my driving, and do I need to contact the DVLA and Car Insurance company?

Thx

Tony

[Happyrosie]

only you can be sure you are safe. Check the information that was with the medicine pack .

That said, I’ve never heard that driving is not advisable nor that you should check with DVLA but that’s up to you.

[springcross]

HI KCRoyals. I haven't ever heard that you should not drive if you have high BP (especially if it's white coat syndrome). You can check on the DVLA website, it should tell you there. Good luck. x

[peter999999999 in reply to springcross]

thats the trouble a high reading at docs and you on bp meds, why not wait and test at home when u are relaxed, if its ok dont go down the path of bp meds, for some me included it was a nightmare journey, im getting off them,150/90 perfect at your age on no drugs,i bet you feel fine,

[Shadynook]

Hi-won’t affect your driving but you may get some side effects. It didn’t suit me but I know lots of people who take it and they’re fine. I was exactly like you and it’s only been 6 weeks since I was put on medication and I’m on my third. It’s trial and error sometimes but my GP’s very good. Best wishes Kate

[Muso20]

I've never heard of issues driving with amlodipine. I took it for a while but suffered terrible side effects of muscle cramps. Then I switched to Losartan.

[KCRoyals]

Thx for all your excellent replies. I 've had BP for years and now my GP thinks it's time to sort it out. Never been one for medications but I guess rather than something bad happen in the future I think I'll try this. I really suffer from white coat syndrome. It always rockets to about 183 which is about 33 above average. The B P web site puts me in the red high risk category.So decided that although I'm fit I'll try lose some excess weight over the first month I'm on medication and play it by ear.