Side Effects Of Amlodipine 5mg

Can Amlodipine Besylate 5mg cause you to retain fluid in your feet and legs? I noticed since my Mom started taking this medication, her feet and legs has been retaining lots of fluid. ## Hi Vickie, Sorry to hear about your mom's situation. According to nih.gov, "swelling of the ankles or legs" is listed as a common but potentially serious side effect that should be brought to the doctor's attention immediately. They also go on to list "swelling of the feet or lower legs" in the section for rare side effects: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0045034/#DDIC600107.side_effects_section I'd encourage you to show this article to her doctor if there are any doubts on his/her part about Amlodipine being the cause. It really seems to me as though it is - so hopefully y...

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I've been taking the Reaptan brand of Perindopril/Amlodipine (5mg-5mg) & now I am experiencing side effects as such as dizziness, mild headache, stomach pain, hypotension and finger cramps. I fear it may cause more risks to my system. Should I stop taking this medication? ## How long have you been taking it? How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? If you have high blood pressure, or a cardiac condition, it is far more risky for you to let such a condition remain uncontrolled, since they have the potential to be fatal. They could result in a heart attack, stroke, or congestive heart failure. The issues you've reported are listed by the NIH as being normal side effects of this medication, you may also experience increased urination. Most side effects taper off, and ...

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Been taking amlodipine 5mg for a week for high blood pressure. I'm feeling jittery, a bit spaced out, uneasy and vaguely unwell. My blood pressure and pulse are within normal ranges now. I'm 68. How long will (what I assume are) side effects take to go away? ## It may take about 4 to 5 weeks for them to go away, once your body gets used to the medication, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Are you on any other medications? Sometimes side effects can be more severe for seniors. ## Im taking atenolol 50 mg for 3 years now and planning to take amlodipine 5 mg..im afraid to take amlodipine..im afraid of the side effects. Can anyone help me? ## Ed, been on amlodipine for years now.As far as I can tell, ...

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I was taking lisinopril 5mg for high blood pressure and had severe stomach and back pain after taking the med for 3 weeks. My MD switched me to amlodipine 5mg and the same side effects after 2 weeks. Since they are both calcium channel blockers, should I ask for a different class of drug to control my blood pressure? ## Hello, Susan! How are you feeling? These are not both calcium channel blockers, Lisinopril is actually an ACE inhibitor. It is also normal to experience side effects for the first 4 to 5 weeks you are taking a new medication, but they are typically transient and go away with time, once your body adjusts. However, if your pain is that severe, then yes, you may need to try yet another class of medications to lower your blood pressure. One option would be to try one of the ...

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I would like to know what potential side effects are associated with the use of Stamlo-T (Amlodipine + Telmisartan)? ## Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and Telmisartan is an ARB, both of them are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and stomach pain. ## Hello... For around 3 years, I was prescribed amlodipine 2.5 for my bp.... Recently, my doctor changed it to telma h 40... However, I started getting some intermittent itching sensations in my hand and legs and saw the doctor again... Google shows itching as a potential side effect of telma h. Then the doctor again prescribed me amlodipine 5mg; however he said he never saw any such side effect of telma h in other patients.... Also, when I ...

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what is the side effects of taking Vamlo 5mg, Doctor has advised to replace Vamlo with Aplaket 250mg, as the previous causes abdorminal pain ## HI, Khor! Vamlo contains the active ingredient Amlodipine and yes, it can cause abdominal pain in some people that take it. Aplaket contains the active ingredient Ticlopidine, it's used to help prevent blood clotting, so it doesn't serve the same purpose as the Vamlo. Are you certain that's the one your doctor said to take? What are you taking it to treat? ## Doctor replaces vamlo with aplaket, stating that vamlo can cause abdominal pain. So I thought they serves the same purpose

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Please list the side effects of amvasc. ## Amvasc contains the active ingredient Amlodipine a calcium channel blocker most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and stomach pain. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## What is the Side effect of amvasc 5mg taking together with tenormine 25 mg for more than 3 yrs? ## Does amvasc cause hair loss (baldness) as a possible side effect? ## My dad took this medicine for a month. Will there be any side effects if he discontinues it?

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I have been advised by my doctor to take amlodipne 5mg twice daily. Is amlodipine a single dose medicine or it can be taken in equal doses twice daily? ## I have a rx from my doctor. I have high blood pressure. ## I am taking NORVASC 10 mg tablet daily. I am now working in Bahrain and they have only NORVASC 5mg capsules. I have been taking the white tablet form. Are these NORVASC 5mg capsules similar with Norvasc 5mg tablets? ## Can you take amolodipine 5mg twice daily? ## You should take the dosage your doctor has prescribed and you should take it as they have prescribed. The FDA lists the typical side effects of these medications as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Coy, you should only have to double up to equal your normal dosage, ...

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It is amlodipine 5 mg + metroprolol 50 ## Amlodipine with Metoprolol, which are most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness and dry cough. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Dear sir since 1 year I am using amlong 5mg using for bp.Now i am facing swallen gums.Dental Dr.advised me to change the drug, is it correct. ## My blood pressure is 160/110. My age is 40 years. Please suggest medicine.

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being a highblood pressure ptnt I take cardece10mg daily,now my doc. advice me to take another 2.5mg amlodopine,now it is give gd result or not ? ## Has your blood pressure levels still been high? If so, yes, you may need to add another medication, or switch to a different to help bring it down as fast and as safely as possible. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Are these the only medications you currently take?

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plz send detail of amtas-at and amlong h tablets side effect. thanks ## I have a lady who works for me, she gets her medication from the government for free. She visits the Clinic once a month. She is on a high blood pressure pills called Austell AMLODIPINE 5mg but last week she was given Amtas AMLODIPIENBESILAAT10. She has concerns that this medication will be different and maybe even harmful. She only gets an appointment once a month and can therefore not go back to the Clinic right now. Can you please assist me in helping her. ## Hi, Tikku! Amtas-At contains the active ingredients Amlodipine and Atenolol, this combination is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. YOu can learn more Amlodipine details...

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what will happen if nebicard sm taken five together ## i am 43 age & using the medicine nebicard sm for last three years . what are side effects associated with medicine ## Nebicard SM contains Amlodipine and Nebivolol, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and low blood pressure. Learn more: ## My cardio doctor prescribe me nebicar 5mg but my pulmonary doctor said this is not good for me as I have asthma. What is the side effect if I take this one. Was taking it for two months but was advised by my pulmonary doctor to stop.

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i have been on 12.5mg of ramipril each day for the past 2 and half years. We have now got a new doctor in our practice and he says that it is a too high dosage for me and now has put me on 10mg of ramipril and 5mg of amlodipine. Could the high dosage of rampipril caused anything to me, i have my blood pressure checked every three months and bloods done every six months or can it do anything to me in the future. ## That's actually not a really high dosage, it can go up to 20mgs a day for hypertension. Why did he feel it was too high of a dose, were your blood pressure readings low, while you were taking it? Next question, why is it only being checked every 3 months? Are you checking it yourself, at home? ## I have not had a bowel movement in almost 4 months. Have had every test known...

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Can I take these two tablets in the morning together (Losartan 50mg and Amlodipine 5mg)? ## Yes, they can be taken together, as long as they have both been prescribed for you. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Multiple medications are often prescribed to try to bring someone's blood pressure down as fast and safely as possible, or to gain control of a cardiac condition. For example I take 2, Labetalol for high blood pressure, and Losartan for heart function. Is there anything else I can help with?

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amlodipine 5mg and combizar 50mg can take at the same day? ## HI, Beth! How are you? Yes, they can both be taken and such medications are often combined to help increase their effectiveness at lowering someone's blood pressure, especially if theirs has proven to be resistant to treatment, or if it is extremely high. But you shouldn't take them both, unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Combizar contains the active ingredients Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, so it combines an ARB and a diuretic. Learn more Combizar details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking 5mg for seven days only and found myself feeling so lethargic. If I'm to just stop taking this, is it dangerous or should i take half of 5mg to reduce sudden withdrawal symptoms? ## Hello, Karen! How are you? That can be a side effect of this medication, however, if you are treating high blood pressure or a cardiac condition, it is far more dangerous to stop taking it and let them continue uncontrolled. Side effects are typically transient and go away with time, once your body gets used to the medication, but that may take 4 to 5 weeks. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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my mom is an 47 year old .she take an amlong 5mg tablet for bp for past 1 year..if it take continuously it make any side effect..please clarify it...some one told that it affect kidney. ## Amlong contains the active ingredient Amlodipine, which is a calcium channel blocker that most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. And yes, there is a slight risk of it causing liver or kidney damage, however, the risks to your mother are far greater if she doesn't take a medication to help control her blood pressure. If she doesn't take a medication to keep it down, she is at severe risk of congestive heart failure, heart attack or stroke. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Do you have any other questions about it? I'll be happy to help. ## I am 36 year old lady and from last 2 y...

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I want to know about the side effects of nebicard sm taken long term. ## Nebicard-SM contains Amlodipine and Nebivolol, it is used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Learn more Nebivolol details here. Long term side effects can possible include stomach damage, liver damage and kidney damage. Does your doctor do blood tests regularly? ## i am feeling impotencyafter taking nebicard 5.is it its side effect ? pl reply regards krs ## I am taking since one year Nebicard SM -5mg and olsertan 40 mg. please let us know is any side effects after some time Now i am 54 years always my blood pressure is 90 to 100 diascolic and 140 to 150 systolic Therefore cardio doctor prescribed me above medicine . Still not fully controll the BP P...

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I have had high BP for some time, treated with 10 mg Ramipril. The readings have always remained on the high side. Today the GP has prescribed 5mg Amlodipine to be taken in combination with Ramipril. Does anyone have any personal experience of this? Reading the side effects of Amlodipine seems a bit scary. ## Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and it has about the same risk of causing side effects as the Ramipril that you're already taking. However, the most important fact of relevance is that it's far more dangerous to let your blood pressure remain high than any possible side effects you may experience from a medication. Letting it remain high risks damage to your heart, which may be permanent, it also creates the risk of stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure and...

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Amlodipine ..5mg.atenol IP..50 mg ## All medications carry the risk of causing side effects, the NIH lists the ones for this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Are you on any other medications?

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