Prescribed Amlodipine 5mg daily early Jan 2023. By mid Feb the meds did their job with mild side-effects (numbness in hands/feet with swollen ankles from sitting at a desk for extended periods). These moderated 10 days.
11 months on (Dec 2023) I am happy with my results. I get swollen ankles if I sit at a desk for long periods. Exercise resolves that within a day. I avoid sitting at a desk.
I had a hip replacement in July and had to stop the 5mg due to low BP after the op / effect of anesthetic. Went back on 5mg after 7 days off as I have hypertension without meds. I was very happy as BP returned to my normal within the next week (below 140/90; it is mostly 135/85 which I accept is fine).
I monitor my BP every 6 months for 7 days (ignore the first 3 days and take the ave of the last 4 days). This works for me.
I have stayed on 5mg dose and that seems to work. No further issues thankfully and no need to engage GPs. Over time GP said I would likely increase the 5mg dose in 70's/80s as this is typical. All good for now (May24).