Could these problems be caused by amlodipine?

Hi all, I am new to this forum , and I hope some of you can help.

My husband, aged 76 has normally been fit and well , apart from minor aches and pains which we put down to "old age", but recently developed high blood pressure and has been taking amlodipine for 6 months for this. At first things seemed OK but for the last 6 weeks he has been experiencing problems which he is convinced are caused by this drug. It started with tingling pains in both ankles, then muscle aches in both calves, spreading to thighs and buttocks. Then came pain in his hips. More severe after a period of inactivity. Once he can get himself going in the morning he can walk OK. Along with these symptoms, he is not sleeping due to severe heat throughout his body at night, he says he feels like his skin is on fire but when he has taken his temperature it is 36.8 so normal. He is extremely fatigued and very depressed.

Due to covid restrictions, he has been unable to see his doctor face to face, but had a telephone appointment over a week ago. The doctor did not seem to think these symptoms were due to Amlodipine. He has had extensive blood tests, most of which have come back normal but he is still waiting for a few results to come back which could take another couple of weeks.

He is convinced these symptoms are due to this medication, and after reading posts on this forum I am inclined to agree with him.

It is heartbreaking to see him in pain and so depressed like this.

Thanks for listening.

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