Almodipine

[Hello67]

Good morning all, I have a question for everyone. Has anyone been prescribed almodipine for bp? My new PCP has just changed my bp Med from lisinopril to almodipine and I wondered if anyone here has had any experience with this Med. Thank you, I always appreciate all of your advice and experience. God bless 🙏🏻

[Dovaston]

Hi I have been on 10mg daily for 5 years and had no serious issues with it. Be prepared for swollen ankles it ‘s main side affect !

[Hello67 in reply to Dovaston]

Thank you very much for your reply! That makes me feel better. 🙏🏻

[nellie237]

I've been on 5mg Amlodipine for just over a year. I haven't got swollen ankles, but I don't think my gut likes them.

[Hello67 in reply to nellie237]

Thank you so much for telling me your experience. I hope my gut doesn’t mind it. 🙏🏻

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

I was on 2.5mg of amlodipine for two years and my nephrologist just raised it to 5. No swollen ankles at all. I take it at night because I take another PB med in the morning and this keeps my BP nice and stead and low. It does help me sleep too. It does not make me pee any more than I already do because it is not a diuretic BP. Your BP raises normally through the day and this method of taking BP meds at night is now being written (evidence based) up as an effect method. Just make sure the BP med is not a thiazide or has a diuretic.

[Hello67 in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thank you so much! Your experience relieves my mind. 🙏🏻

[jodaer]

I'm on 5mg, no problems. I'm also on Micardis, 80 mg

[Hello67 in reply to jodaer]

Thank you so much for telling me about your experience. It makes me feel much better to know that you have not had problems. 🙏🏻

[Hawaiilover]

My doctor also recently put me on amlodipine, started with 5mg, but I also take 20 mg of Lisinopril & 2.5mg Carvedilol twice a day. Had no problems, however I still had high BP so she upped it to 10mg amlodipine and after about 3 weeks my ankles started to swell bad and I did not like that so went back to 5 mg's along with the 2 other meds and BP has been ok again. Other than that, no issues.

[Hello67 in reply to Hawaiilover]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am on 5mg, just began it. I was on lisinopril 5mg but my dr took me off when I began new Med. I will watch for swelling. I don’t want they side effect either. God bless 🙏🏻

[Rmatthew]

Hey, I’ve been on amplodapine for about 6 months now, has worked well for me as my bp is better!

[Hello67 in reply to Rmatthew]

Thank you, I’m glad to hear that! God bless 🙏🏻

[Herkidney]

Lisinopril used to make me cough. I have been on 10 mg amlodapine for years and have had no problems. I get occasional swollen ankle when it a hot day or when I have been sitting at my work desk all day without much movement.

[Hello67 in reply to Herkidney]

Thank you so much. I’m glad it’s working for you and that you don’t have too much swelling. I hope it works as well for me and that my lisinopril cough goes away. God bless 🙏🏻

[TaffyTwoshoes27 in reply to Herkidney]

Coughing is side effect of Lisinopril. I am on Amlodipine again...5 mg. Just had a kidney transplant Jan 25 and was told I had an AFib event during surgery. Now taking Amlodipine, Eliquis and Metoprolol tartrate. Only have had 2 AFib issues in my life (66 yrs old now). One in 2019 caused by low electrolytes.

[Hello67 in reply to TaffyTwoshoes27]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m so glad you have had your kidney transplant but I’m sorry you had the AFib events. I pray that you are doing well now. God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[Confuseddiabetic]

I’ve been on Amlodapine for a few years now. No issues noted. My nephrologist is aware of all my meds.

[Hello67 in reply to Confuseddiabetic]

Thank you so much. All of you are helping to relieve my concerns about staring a new Med. God bless 🙏🏻

[S_dillow]

I'm on it as well as three others for bp but I've never had any problem with it other than sleepiness .

[Hello67 in reply to S_dillow]

Thank you, so good to hear! God bless 🙏🏻

[drmind]

I was on it briefly about two years ago. My feet and ankles became so swollen within a short time that I could hardly walk and couldnt wear shoes. While on this medication I was also put on Hydrazaline and either one or the combination got me to the ER because of severe urine retention and subsequently a bad infection. This was the first tine in my life I had swollen feet and ankles and it was never determined which medication caused that condition. I also recall becoming quite tired and sleepy once I began taking these medications.

It is interesting to note from reading the posts on this issue that we are all different and can respond differently to various medications. It's best to keep this in mind when we put out questions to the community. So glad we have this forum to share our experiences and grow in knowledge.

[Hello67 in reply to drmind]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m so sorry that you had a very bad reaction. I hope that your bp is being managed well now. I will watch for swelling. I read that as a side effect also. You’re right, everyone is different and how we are affected by medicines. This forum is a true blessing and I appreciate all of you. God bless 🙏🏻

[drmind in reply to Hello67]

Listen, it may have been the Hydrazaline or the combination of them that caused my bad reaction and not the amlodapine. I'm off both medication now and back on my Valstartan HCL plus Metoprolol and BP is doing well. Good luck with your medication.

[Hello67 in reply to drmind]

Thank you so much for clarifying that for me. I pray that I don’t have any bad side effects. I took my first pill this morning. So, we’ll see. God bless 🙏🏻

[TaffyTwoshoes27 in reply to Hello67]

I think I may ask my neph about taking Amlodipine at night. I'm on about 22 meds (post transplant) during the day and have trouble sleeping.

[Hello67 in reply to TaffyTwoshoes27]

I was taking my lisinopril at night for years and combining it with long acting melatonin to help me sleep and finally realized that the combination and the naturally reduced bp at night made my bp go too low. My neph told me that very low bp can also damage kidneys. But you should definitely ask your dr. You’re in my prayers. I’m so sorry you’re on so many meds and that you’re having trouble sleeping. Long acting melatonin helps me but I don’t know if you can take it. God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[oceansplash]

Chiming in here. I've taken 10 mg for 5 yrs. Once I had swollen ankles in the evening but gone the next day. Losartan is the one I hate - makes me so tired. But it's great for proteinuria!

[Hello67 in reply to oceansplash]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you didn’t have too much trouble with swelling. Good bless 🙏🏻

[Mickey1313]

My husband has been on Amlodapine for several years now and has no problems. Hope this helps.

[Hello67 in reply to Mickey1313]

Thank you so much your reply. You are helpful and I appreciate all of you. God bless 🙏🏻

[Sca1]

I’ve been taking it for years. No swelling and it works great for my BP. I also take Cozaar with it. It’s very kidney friendly.

[Hello67 in reply to Sca1]

Thank you so much! So glad to hear it works well for you! All of you are much appreciated! God bless 🙏🏻

[tvexpert]

I have taken Amlodipine for over 20 years and my blood pressure is in the normal range with no side effects that I can tell

[Hello67 in reply to tvexpert]

Thank you so much! So glad to hear that! God bless 🙏🏻

[Green306]

I had problems with amlodipine.

[Hello67 in reply to Green306]

Thank you. I’m sorry you had problems. Did you have swelling? God bless 🙏🏻

[Ragbaby88]

I’ve been taking both of those for thirty years. No problems

[Hello67 in reply to Ragbaby88]

Thank you. The lisinopril worked well for me so I hope the almodipine does too since the dr took me off lisinopril. God bless 🙏🏻

[Hily]

I was given Calcium Chanel blockers and they were fine, but when they increased the dose my ankles blew up and I couldn't wear any shoes. My pharmacist said all the others would affect in the same way. I am now on Bisoprolol and ankles are fine.

[Hello67 in reply to Hily]

Thank you so much for your reply & letting me know. I have had quite a few responses about the swelling so I will watch for that. God bless 🙏🏻

[Aloha49]

Yes, I use Amlodipine and not sure if that makes the swollen ankles worse. I am told it can cause worse edema.

[Hello67 in reply to Aloha49]

Thank you for your reply. It sounds like some people do have a problem with swelling and others don’t. But I will be aware. I hope you don’t have too much swelling. God bless 🙏🏻

[Buddy2202 in reply to Aloha49]

Hello.i get much swelling for feet and now something making swelling leggs.just had blood work this morning. Last week blood work said I was dehydrated. So I'm praying.

[Green306]

No, I had lightheadedness and severe stomach cramps. I also fainted and had a few other weird symptoms. It made me feel awful.

[Hello67 in reply to Green306]

Oh my, that is terrible! I pray I don’t have any of those problems. Thank you so much for letting me know. God bless 🙏🏻

[Green306 in reply to Hello67]

Most people do fine. I just happen to be one who didn't do well with this medicine.

[Hello67 in reply to Green306]

That’s scary tho. I’m so sorry

[Green306 in reply to Hello67]

Thanks.

[Mountainmomma_100]

Been on Amlodipine for 2 yrs now with no problems. Hope you find your solution.

[Hello67 in reply to Mountainmomma_100]

Thank you, I hope it works for you me too. God bless 🙏🏻

[nellie237]

Hi,

I went to the dentist for a check-up today. I now have slight gum over-growth which the dentist told me was due to the Amlodipine. Apparently its not a problem in my case, but she will keep an eye on it. x

[Hello67 in reply to nellie237]

Oh my, that’s a new one I hadn’t seen. I hope it doesn’t cause any problem. Are you going to ask to change bp Med? Thank you

[nellie237 in reply to Hello67]

No, I think it is quite minimal, and I'll make sure I don't miss any dental check-ups. I don't think I'd consider increasing the dose though.

I'd completely forgotten I'd read about this when 1st prescribed. 🤦‍♀️

[Hello67 in reply to nellie237]

Oh I’m so sorry! I read my pamphlet and it only said to tell my dentist that I take it. You’re in my prayers. God bless 🙏🏻

[19Willow62]

Hi I've been on Amlodipine 5mg for 2 years and also Bisoprolol was taking both in the morning together with all my other meds'too many to list'. Found my BP getting too low and was advised to take the Amlodipine on its own at night and have had no adverse effects since. Has anyone else been pput on activated vit D, vit C and folic acid. All m prescribed by my Neph..

[Hello67 in reply to 19Willow62]

Thank you for responding. I appreciate that very much. I haven’t been prescribed any of the supplements you mention but I’m sure some of the other great people on here may have experience with them. God bless 🙏🏻

[Milli77]

Yes, I had to go off it due to water retention in my ankles and feet. Suppose to be good for CKD but I was so uncomfortable. My cardiologist prescribed me Bystolic. This is good for BP but not suppose to help protect the kidneys as much as the other ACE inhibitor medications.

[Hello67 in reply to Milli77]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I appreciate all of you caring folks on here. I hope that your bp med is working and that your kidneys are doing well too. God bless 🙏🏻

[ILMA54]

I was put on amlodipine several years ago for about one week. I had a reaction to - shortness of breath, so we switched. By the time I got my kidney transplant last July, I was on 4 BP meds - Carvedilol, Losartan, Doxazosin, and Torsemide. What has amazed me is that following my transplant, I only take one BP med, Carvedilol, and the dose I take is 1/2 what i took pre-transplant.

[Hello67 in reply to ILMA54]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m glad you switched your bp med.I’m so happy for you that you have your transplant and that you’re on only 1 bp med now! Praise God! Bless you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[Dora86]

I take Amlodipine and Ramipril and luckily I am fine.

[Hello67 in reply to Dora86]

Thank you for sharing and I’m so glad to hear that it works for you. God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻