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Hi I’ve just starting taking 5mg of amlodipine as my BP goes high 182/110, after first day I felt like I was walking on air and laying in bed was like being on a water bed, rung doctor she thinks I have vertigo!! So prescribed anti sickness tablets ....but just wondering if anyone else has had this awful
Hi I’ve just starting taking 5mg of amlodipine as my BP goes high 182/110, after first day I felt like I was walking on air and laying in bed was like being on a water bed, rung doctor she thinks I have vertigo!! So prescribed anti sickness tablets ....but just wondering if anyone else has had this awful
Deary63
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
my living hell on bp pills
started on amlodipine jan 18 last year what a nightmare journey, ok at first then all the side effects10mg, then bisopril a beta blocker that made me feel like death for 2 months,then propranol just had bad, now getting panic attacks anxiety,never had before still could not go out of house ,like having
started on amlodipine jan 18 last year what a nightmare journey, ok at first then all the side effects10mg, then bisopril a beta blocker that made me feel like death for 2 months,then propranol just had bad, now getting panic attacks anxiety,never had before still could not go out of house ,like having
peter999999999
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
Diltiazem v Bisoprolol & Felodipine
Have ongoing (daily episodes) of paroxysmal AF - more palpitations than actual racing heartbeat. Recently prescribed Diltiazem instead of Bisoprolol & Felodipine. Anyone on this or changed to it from a beta blocker??
Have ongoing (daily episodes) of paroxysmal AF - more palpitations than actual racing heartbeat. Recently prescribed Diltiazem instead of Bisoprolol & Felodipine. Anyone on this or changed to it from a beta blocker??
ChanceyBoy
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 years ago
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amlodipine 10 mg or not working my blood pressure is still sky high
amlopomine 10mg not working for high BP with kidney disease stage 4 ive been on these for one week now when I started my blood was 150 over 120 it has now went down a little to average 140 over 90 so these medications are not working I have Stage 4 chronic kidney disease so one1il this is fighting against
amlopomine 10mg not working for high BP with kidney disease stage 4 ive been on these for one week now when I started my blood was 150 over 120 it has now went down a little to average 140 over 90 so these medications are not working I have Stage 4 chronic kidney disease so one1il this is fighting against
deemaxxx
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
Hair loss with amlodipine
Have had high blood pressure for many years taking 5mg amlodipine with success until recently. Couple months ago the dose was increased to 10mg to combat my higher BP. Now I am losing my hair. Want to control my BP but would like to have some hair on my head. Has anybody else experienced this? Does
Have had high blood pressure for many years taking 5mg amlodipine with success until recently. Couple months ago the dose was increased to 10mg to combat my higher BP. Now I am losing my hair. Want to control my BP but would like to have some hair on my head. Has anybody else experienced this? Does
Happybeat
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
reducing amlodipine 5 to 2.5
ive started reducing amlodipine from 5 to 2.5 from sat, first day felt better no headache, sun no headache heart palpitations gone,mon nearly feeling normal, today its like ive been tied up for a year and now free, joints ,heart head all seem fine ,not taking bp that causes me anxiety so going with
ive started reducing amlodipine from 5 to 2.5 from sat, first day felt better no headache, sun no headache heart palpitations gone,mon nearly feeling normal, today its like ive been tied up for a year and now free, joints ,heart head all seem fine ,not taking bp that causes me anxiety so going with
peter999999999
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
Burning feet and hands and ear problems
I believe I had COVID in April 2020 but was negative by the time I had a test. My TSH and Thyroid perioxidase antibodies are out of normal range and I have high ferritin levels. I have fibromyalgia, osteopaenia and mild arthritis. My concern is I am suffering from episodes of inflammation affecting
I believe I had COVID in April 2020 but was negative by the time I had a test. My TSH and Thyroid perioxidase antibodies are out of normal range and I have high ferritin levels. I have fibromyalgia, osteopaenia and mild arthritis. My concern is I am suffering from episodes of inflammation affecting
Topsy147
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Amlodipine and atorvastatin
I was put on these two medications a couple of months ago. I have since experienced breathlessness especially when going upstairs or walking any distance. I am worried and need to contact my GP but has anyone else had this problem with any of these medications
I was put on these two medications a couple of months ago. I have since experienced breathlessness especially when going upstairs or walking any distance. I am worried and need to contact my GP but has anyone else had this problem with any of these medications
xAnn2002x
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
First days of taking Amlodipine
I have been taking amlodipine for 2 days. I have taken them when I have gone to bed.Today I feel really lightheaded & nauseous.Is this normal? I don’t feel well?
I have been taking amlodipine for 2 days. I have taken them when I have gone to bed.Today I feel really lightheaded & nauseous.Is this normal? I don’t feel well?
Lilybobs58
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
CHANGE OF BP MEDICATION - INTERACTION WITH SIMVASTATIN 40MG
As posted previously I was switched from attenolol; to Amlodipine 5mg. However apparently Amlodipine does not interact well with statins 40mg. So the GP has now put me on Lercanidipine 10mg. I post this as info in case anyone has concerns with Amlodipine and Statins being taken together and are
As posted previously I was switched from attenolol; to Amlodipine 5mg. However apparently Amlodipine does not interact well with statins 40mg. So the GP has now put me on Lercanidipine 10mg. I post this as info in case anyone has concerns with Amlodipine and Statins being taken together and are
Harry240
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
Pain in centre of back with burping after stents fitted over 12 months ago.
I was diagnosed with Angina with symptoms of pain in my back and associated constant burping whilst walking. Previous to this diagnosis the doctors were prescribing gastric resistant tablets. After stents I was no better. 4 months on I had a second Angiogram and they found that I may suffer from vascular
I was diagnosed with Angina with symptoms of pain in my back and associated constant burping whilst walking. Previous to this diagnosis the doctors were prescribing gastric resistant tablets. After stents I was no better. 4 months on I had a second Angiogram and they found that I may suffer from vascular
Plynda
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Clopidogrel
Hi Everyone I had a suspected TIA in 2017 and was put on a number of tablets, atorvastatin, bisoprolol , amlodipine and Clopidogrel. I’ve had no side effects until recently, maybe for the last six months I’ve been waking in the morning with blood in my spit / throat. It never seems to be in my
Hi Everyone I had a suspected TIA in 2017 and was put on a number of tablets, atorvastatin, bisoprolol , amlodipine and Clopidogrel. I’ve had no side effects until recently, maybe for the last six months I’ve been waking in the morning with blood in my spit / throat. It never seems to be in my
Chegwin
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Amlodipine and bowel problems
Hi. Does anyone have any experience of taking amlodipine and bowel stopping working. And if so, if I stop taking amlodipine, will things improve with bowel. Thank you.
Hi. Does anyone have any experience of taking amlodipine and bowel stopping working. And if so, if I stop taking amlodipine, will things improve with bowel. Thank you.
fantastic-seven7
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Bowel Disease Support
4 years ago
Just started taking amlodipine
Hi, Ive been having bouts of high bloody pressure , especially when I go to bed, what with suffering with ectopic beats since I was 30 also, last week I felt awful bad headache, then my face was on fire especially my cheeks, although I didn’t have a temperature....I was sick and my blood pressure went
Hi, Ive been having bouts of high bloody pressure , especially when I go to bed, what with suffering with ectopic beats since I was 30 also, last week I felt awful bad headache, then my face was on fire especially my cheeks, although I didn’t have a temperature....I was sick and my blood pressure went
Deary63
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
Feel unwell on Amlodipine
6 days on Amlodipine. I feel unwell with tight chest 4/5 hours after taking. Have GP appointment tomorrow but do I take tablet today ?
6 days on Amlodipine. I feel unwell with tight chest 4/5 hours after taking. Have GP appointment tomorrow but do I take tablet today ?
Costablanca
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
SWITCHING ROM ATTENOLOL TO AMLODIPINE
Observation on taking Amlodipine 5mg per day-was switched from Attenolol 25mg day because of low pulse. Been taking Amlodipine for 10 days, first few days BP was quite erratic particularly on the systolic (top No) went from 159 to 124. My pulse went up from 42 to 59 /65. My BP has however somewhat
Observation on taking Amlodipine 5mg per day-was switched from Attenolol 25mg day because of low pulse. Been taking Amlodipine for 10 days, first few days BP was quite erratic particularly on the systolic (top No) went from 159 to 124. My pulse went up from 42 to 59 /65. My BP has however somewhat
Harry240
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 years ago
BP medication on CKD stage 4
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well. Please can someone respond for my query below: I'm on my early 40s and I'm on CKD stage 4. My eGFR based on my creatinine levels is 29. GFR Improved from 19 to 29 over the last 6 months. I'm taking the BP pill Valsartan 80mg (ARBs) once a day in the morning as
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well. Please can someone respond for my query below: I'm on my early 40s and I'm on CKD stage 4. My eGFR based on my creatinine levels is 29. GFR Improved from 19 to 29 over the last 6 months. I'm taking the BP pill Valsartan 80mg (ARBs) once a day in the morning as
Spire01
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Kidney Disease
4 years ago
19th Consolidation Run
I completed my first 5K on the Nike Running Club app. I feel very proud of myself for completing this run. I had a friend along today who pushed me when I felt like stopping. However, according to my FitBit it was only 4.88km and my friend said it was the same by his Strava, so I think next time I will
I completed my first 5K on the Nike Running Club app. I feel very proud of myself for completing this run. I had a friend along today who pushed me when I felt like stopping. However, according to my FitBit it was only 4.88km and my friend said it was the same by his Strava, so I think next time I will
Dodgylungs
Graduate
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Couch to 5K
4 years ago
Magnesium for pain or cognition
Magnesium malate, glycinate, and threonate forms of magnesium for maximum neurological and systemic benefits for the body. Malate: energizing, metabolism, reduces muscle pain Glycinate: relaxing, gut friendly, good for nerve pain Citrate: relaxing, reduce muscle pain, good for kidneys Taurate and
Magnesium malate, glycinate, and threonate forms of magnesium for maximum neurological and systemic benefits for the body. Malate: energizing, metabolism, reduces muscle pain Glycinate: relaxing, gut friendly, good for nerve pain Citrate: relaxing, reduce muscle pain, good for kidneys Taurate and
Hidden
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Coronary artery spasm
Hi Everyone hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I have a few questions if anyone can help? In July I passed out 3 times in a week (the only time I have passed out) Dr's said my blood pressure was low and did lying standing bps and a tilt test all with no issues they then put an ECG/telemetry on
Hi Everyone hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I have a few questions if anyone can help? In July I passed out 3 times in a week (the only time I have passed out) Dr's said my blood pressure was low and did lying standing bps and a tilt test all with no issues they then put an ECG/telemetry on
EllaTyson
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
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