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Red and purple feet on Amlodapine?

Hi there, I started Amlodapine four days ago after new inset high BP following long recovery from coronavirus. My hands and feet seem to be more red and my...

Hi there, I started Amlodapine four days ago after new inset high BP following l...

Hidden

•4 years ago

18 Replies

1.25mg bisoprolol lightheaded

Hi, I started 1.25mg of bisoprolol 2 weeks ago for High Blood pressure. Anyone experience feeling lightheaded. Doctor says it's not medication causing this...

Hi, I started 1.25mg of bisoprolol 2 weeks ago for High Blood pressure. Anyone ...

Clairec85

•4 years ago

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Persistent side effects after stopping medication

I came off felopidine 11 days ago (by agreement with my GP) due to strong palpitations and light-headedness. The palpitations became much weaker after 3 days,...

I came off felopidine 11 days ago (by agreement with my GP) due to strong palpit...

Latham51

•4 years ago

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Ever seen a diastolic like mine?

My most recent hypertension emergency...

Sphygmogirl90

•4 years ago

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Pins and needles

Has anyone experienced pins and needles in your hands and feet with Ramipril? Thanks.

Has anyone experienced pins and needles in your hands and feet with Ramipril? Th...

Bobby1807

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Swollen ankles and shins

Can anyone help me to get rid of this swelling?I’m amlopidine 10mg daily. Thank you.

Can anyone help me to get rid of this swelling?I’m amlopidine 10mg daily. Thank ...

Chumma

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Changing medication.

I have been on Amlodipine for 2 months and suffered with lots of side effects. The GP has now stopped it and prescribed Ramipril. How has anyone else got on...

I have been on Amlodipine for 2 months and suffered with lots of side effects. T...

Kerriezoe2

•4 years ago

16 Replies

High BP - how to calm my nerves

I was diagnosed pre-hypertensive at 30 with my readings 136/89. I am 35 now and have tried to control it with exercise and good diet and had 24 hrs bp monitor...

I was diagnosed pre-hypertensive at 30 with my readings 136/89. I am 35 now and...

That_mountain_girl

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Amlodopine and redness

Anyone experience redness of the chest, face and feet with amlodopine? There is a lovely heat to it as well. Thank You!

Anyone experience redness of the chest, face and feet with amlodopine? There is ...

222hanky

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Candesartan and kidneys

Anyone else experience negative impact to kidneys when going on Candesartan?

Lactosebitb

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Verapamil

Does anyone know if verapamil makes you gain weight quickly

Donkster

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Palpitations due to felopidine

I have been on 2.5 mg of felopidine for 3 months. I tried to ignore palpitations but one day I was experiencing strong and continuous palpitations causing me...

I have been on 2.5 mg of felopidine for 3 months. I tried to ignore palpitations...

Latham51

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Increase in Ramipril. Raised BP

My GP has changed my medication from 2.5mg to 5mg ramipril. I’ve been in increased dose for 4 days now. I’m already taking amlodopine 5mg. Today I’ve had...

My GP has changed my medication from 2.5mg to 5mg ramipril. I’ve been in increas...

Karen63A

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Help required - fear of the cuff !

Hi again I recently posted and am after some tips as I am getting anxious every time I have to take my blood pressure AT HOME! I can’t seem to relax for the...

Hi again I recently posted and am after some tips as I am getting anxious every...

JLT1974

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Very low calorie diets and high blood pressure

Hi all In an attempt to lose weight I have been considering following a very low calorie diet such as Exante or Cambridge . Some conflicting information says...

Hi all In an attempt to lose weight I have been considering following a very l...

JLT1974

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Swollen weeping ankles

Can a different make amlodopine cause swollen ankles? My left ankle is weeping and im covered in a body rash. Docs are not seeing people so am waiting on a...

Can a different make amlodopine cause swollen ankles? My left ankle is weeping...

Tugela

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Bought a BP monitor and am worried

Hi I have suffered from anxiety and stress most of my life and been on bp tablets (Lercanidipine 10mg and Bisoprolol 5mg)for at least 10 years (I am 58) My...

Hi I have suffered from anxiety and stress most of my life and been on bp tablet...

balin333

•4 years ago

9 Replies

How is your BP during lockdown?

Had what the doctors thought was C19 back in March - coughing for ever, fever, but other than that I managed to get through it. I was diagnosed with HBP back...

Had what the doctors thought was C19 back in March - coughing for ever, fever, b...

blags72

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Magnesium: Topical (Transdermal) Instead of Oral?

I believe I may have magnesium deficiency. I have different potential symptoms including long time high BP and heart palpitations, and a much more recent low...

I believe I may have magnesium deficiency. I have different potential symptoms i...

healthinquire

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Felodipine and chest pain

I’m 52 and had been taking Losartan 10 umg for around 10 years. Six months ago my doctor wanted me to start 2.5 mg Felodipine as well due to high BP. Since...

I’m 52 and had been taking Losartan 10 umg for around 10 years. Six months ago m...

Apervez

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Change of Tablets

I would be grateful if someone can help me been on bendrofluazide and changing to Verapamil. Are they of the same drug family because I will still have some of...

I would be grateful if someone can help me been on bendrofluazide and changing t...

Donkster

•4 years ago

4 Replies

New here and concerned

Hi all Well I’m new to BP meds having started on the 21/03 due to a hypertension crisis that took me to the emergency room and it scared the life out of me. I...

Hi all Well I’m new to BP meds having started on the 21/03 due to a hypertension...

JLT1974

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Allergic to medication?

I have swelling under my lips. Sores in mouth by nightfall and irritation under lips. Sweating of palms, feet and face. Runny nose and cough because of it. Not...

I have swelling under my lips. Sores in mouth by nightfall and irritation under ...

MeloHenderson1

•4 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for May 2020

Red and purple feet on Amlodapine?

1.25mg bisoprolol lightheaded

Persistent side effects after stopping medication

Ever seen a diastolic like mine?

Pins and needles

Swollen ankles and shins

Changing medication.

High BP - how to calm my nerves

Amlodopine and redness

Candesartan and kidneys

Verapamil

Palpitations due to felopidine

Increase in Ramipril. Raised BP

Help required - fear of the cuff !

Very low calorie diets and high blood pressure

Swollen weeping ankles

Bought a BP monitor and am worried

How is your BP during lockdown?

Magnesium: Topical (Transdermal) Instead of Oral?

Felodipine and chest pain

Change of Tablets

New here and concerned

Allergic to medication?

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