amlodipine

[bloodpressurehelp]

hi, is there any good brand out there of amlodipine please?

[Paja]

Every one’s chemistry responds differently to prescription drugs. In my case the Ritemed brand works best for me with the least side effects. Hardly notice anything. I only get occasional bouts of dizziness but thats about it for me. Hope you find the right brand for yourself.

[shrock]

the sandbox one works for me, have been on it for 9 months with no side effects.

[BeaSea1 in reply to shrock]

I just get given what brand of Amlodipine the GPs pharmacy has in. I had been on 5mg for a long time until I had a BP blip in February and the dose was increased to 10mg. I now have to take another med too (Indapamide) as well as the Amlodipine. The increased dose seems to have led to very swollen legs and ankles but otherwise been OK. I hope you find something to suit. Take care.

[shrock in reply to shrock]

aaghhh *sandoz (autocorrect!)

[lettingoffsteam]

I've been on this for over two years now and find whatever brand the pharmacist gives me works for me with no discernible differences.

[Peterpiper313]

For managing side effects there are two types of Amlodipine, Amlodipine maleate the original process and amlodipine bezalate a later cheaper process. I understand they now cost the same but there may be a difference in the side effects for different people. Im 78 and been on Amlodipine for many years before bezalate was introduced and noticed a difference. Back on Maleate there are still side effects but seem more manageable. Everyone is unique but I found it useful to know there was a difference.

[bloodpressurehelp in reply to Peterpiper313]

hi, thats helpful -how do you know which one you are on? can you choose?

[Peterpiper313]

Hi, It will say on the box maleate or bezalate . I use the same pharmacy each time and they have noted in their records only to issue maleate against my prescriptions. They use different suppliers but I always get maleate.

[bloodpressurehelp in reply to Peterpiper313]

thanks very useful.