Amlodopine dose

[Mrsmr]

Is any one else on 2.5mg of Amlodopine? I read on the forum that a gp had said it wasn't an effective dose. I was meant to take 5mg but as I am small and slight I thought it best to try lower dose first and hopefully avoid any side effects. Thank you for any help

[springcross]

I started on 2.5 mg several years ago as my then GP thought it wise as I was reacting to all other BP meds and Amlodipine was the only one left to try.

[Mrsmr in reply to springcross]

Thanks springcross, did that dose help to lower your BP?

[springcross in reply to Mrsmr]

Only a little and I ended up taking the 5 mg although not for long, but please don't be put off of trying the 5 mg eventually as you may well get on with it - we are all different. I did end up back on 5 mg again and have been for the last two years and it seems to suit me much more now than it used to, probably the brand has a lot to do with it. I really hope it works for you. Good luck. 🤞 x

[Mrsmr in reply to springcross]

Thanks springcross, you replies are reassuring me. Take care

[springcross in reply to Mrsmr]

👍 x

[Geronima]

I take 5mg Amlodipine as it’s one of the few that gets my BP to a reasonable figure. I was tried on the 10mg but had to stop because of bad palpitations. No side effects with the 5mg, I’m your age and small and slight too.

[Mrsmr in reply to Geronima]

Thanks Geronima, I have been a bit concerned about taking 5mg after GP and pharmacist told me the side effects. It is reassuring to hear some positive comments 😊😊

[Nick234]

Another 71 year oldMy consultant put me on a 5mg dose straightaway and myst admit there were side effects which were not great.

My GP encouraged me to persevere and the side effects did disappear completely but it took a few weeks

Best of luck

[Mrsmr in reply to Nick234]

Thanks nick234, that's good to hear.

[doggiegone]

I take the 2.5mg ,but I have started having terrible tinnitus , has anyone else had this side effect .