Amlodipine Effects On Sinuses And Vertigo (Page 2)

What are the side effects of this drug which I am taking for elevated blood pressure? I have been experiencing some dry feeling in my sinuses and some vertigo. I wonder if it could be connected. I am taking 5 mgs a day.

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I take 10 milligrams of amlodipine daily and have done so for several months. Today, my blood pressure is 179/107. Should I take another 5 milligrams at this time to lower my blood pressure?

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Dear everyone,

I am from Indonesia and i got this issue with hypertension a few months ago. The doctor prescribed me amlodipine, but after one week i started experiencing shortness of breath, lethargy, mental confusion, blurry vision, etc. you name it, i experienced it. After one week i saw the doctor again and complained about the side effects. The doctor claimed that i had to take the pill for the rest of my life. As the side effects got worse, i tried to find alternatives and learned a lot about the ruining side effects. I met one herbalist who encouraged me to stop taking amlodipine. I also noticed that my bp didn't go lower even after taking amlodipine, so then i decided to quit. Surprisingly, my blood pressure gradually decreased. The first time i saw the doctor, my BP was 154 over 105, but nowadays it is an average 117 over 79. So the doctor was wrong. The following was the treatment i took after quitting amlodipine:

1. Hijama/wet cupping - It is an islamic overall approach to health. Miraculously my BP got lowered in 15 minutes, from 150 over something to 130 over 80. This hijama does make sense as it removes the clot in the blood vessels, so the blood can run freely. I took this approach every two weeks for the last 2 months, but was informed that i could, in the future, have the therapy like once every three months, which is not a big deal for me.

2. Buy a monitor to check my blood pressure on daily basis

3. Eat bananas in the morning, 3-4 of them

4. Use garlic

5. Extra virgin olive oil, which is like magic to me

My blood pressure reduced significantly in 3 weeks and I feel okay now, so blood pressure is no longer the issue for me, but....my problem is the withdrawal symptoms. I had taken amlodipine for about 40 days. Today i have been free for 32 days, but still some symptoms linger (blurry vision, fatigue). However, i can tell that most of my complaints have lessened significantly. I probably need another month to fully feel okay and find myself the way i used to be.

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Re: Crystal (# 1)

I can verify some of the side-effects of amlodipine based on my experience. Have been taking 2.5mg since July, 5.0mg since September, and 7.5mg since the end of November. Blood pressure remains about 155/75 even with increasing dosage of amlodipine. But my weight has increased from 178 (stable for over a year before amlodipine) to 185 (and still rising), I have developed swollen, numb, and tingling left leg and foot, and had a dizzy spell resulting in a fall two weeks ago. Am working with my MD on potential change of blood pressure medication.

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Re: Taz (# 16)

It's poison. DO NOT TAKE IT. I wished I listened to my inner self, now I have regrets bcuz I did take it. I'm 64 . My side effects are awful. I only took a total of 31 pills then they went in the trash. I feel like my life is over. Please don't take them. Pray for me.

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