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Long term use of Amlodipine

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PC_Plod
PC_Plod

Hello

i have been using this drug for many years without problems, but recently I have begun to experience side effects which include swelling hands, ankles and calves.

aching legs and feeling very tired most of the time.

i am going to ask my GP if I can come off of this drug, I am interested in other  forum members experience with this perticular drug.

thanks

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  • louise21984
    louise21984 PC_Plod

    Posted

    Most of the feedback on this forum is very negative about Amlodipine.  It's banned in the Netherlands and other European countries, and is licensed only for vetinary use - google it and see for yourself.

    One entry on this news group where reported very serious side effects, including peripheral neuropathy.  Another person was looking for people to join in a Class Action against the manufacturer.

    • Colibri
      Colibri louise21984

      Posted

      YES, IT IS BANNED IN THE NETHERLANDS AND IN SEVERAL OTHER COUNTRIES FOR HUMAN USE. Their medical departments had weighed the negative side-effects vs the benefits, and the negative is definitely more.
    • Dazzydog1976
      Dazzydog1976 Colibri

      Posted

      Have to say I am alarmed to discover that it is banned in The Netherlands. I am from the UK but live in The Netherlands and  I was given it by my GP over here last year and have not felt right since but he won't change it. Time to find another GP I think.
    • louise21984
      louise21984 Dazzydog1976

      Posted

      It isn't actually banned in Holland, Dazzydog1976.  I chased down the regulator there and found out.  It just seems to be a medication that many people react to badly.  I wonder why it isn't |Yellow carded.  But my GP was quite protective about it.  'Not everyone has symptoms,' she said.  But I did and I'm off it now.  Anything that makes your ankles and feet swell prevent your legs acting like the ancilliary pumps they are...
    • Dazzydog1976
      Dazzydog1976 louise21984

      Posted

      Thanks Louise21984. I must admit I was surprised when I read that it was banned so I asked my wife whose father is a retired GP and he confirmed that it is banned. That said, I feel terrible on them and want to change GP in any case since this one doesn't listen to a word I say - and my Dutch isn't that bad! Thanks once again!
    • xizziz
      xizziz Dazzydog1976

      Posted

      I hope you were able to get your amlodipine switched since your post.  I had to make up additional symptoms to get off of this sad

    • WanderingMind
      WanderingMind louise21984

      Posted

      Who told you Amlodipine is 'banned in the Netherlands'? I am currently on Amlodipine blood pressure meds and I live in Amsterdam!

  • broadsword
    broadsword PC_Plod

    Posted

    Take a look at my post. I had been on it long term, then a period of immobility from a knee cartilage op brought on swelling and side effects from which I have not recovered. A key indicator for me was a deep impression around the sock line
    • Colibri
      Colibri broadsword

      Posted

      I had a deepening impression around the sock line. It is still there but it seems to be improving. Anything that makes you swell up and retain fluids cannot be beneficial!
    • ivan_rtw
      ivan_rtw Colibri

      Posted

      Colibri, keep your socks off as much as you can while the fluid goes, also put your legs up if you can at rest.It will go I assure you, I found a slight bit of self massage helpfull to once a day on the ankle area helps somewhat.
    • DaveMEM
      DaveMEM Colibri

      Posted

      How long did it take for swelling to go away around sock line after discontinuing use of Amlodipine?
    • DaveMEM
      DaveMEM Colibri

      Posted

      How long did it take for swelling to go away around sock line after discontinuing use of Amlodipine?
  • len7
    len7 PC_Plod

    Posted

    Hi pc plod ... its  rare to have side effects of that kind after so long have you recently been put on a water tablet or a statin. i had youe symptoms from amlodipine but it was soon after taking them. wise to see your GP and see if you can get to the bottom of it.. Hope you get sorted soon. all the best.....len7
  • ivan_rtw
    ivan_rtw PC_Plod

    Posted

    Pc Plod,

    After so long this sounds like something else has changed regarding your condtion. Clearly you bp needs attention and control in some form but not, IMO, with that awful drug. May I suggest you be persistant  with your gp and they should suggest an alternative.

  • PC_Plod
    PC_Plod

    Posted

    Hi Everyone

    Many thanks for your responses.

    I am on atenonol and stations, always had slight swelling but nothing compared to now. Its also affecting my hands. Time to go back to the doctors.

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