Amlodipine and dental problems

Posted 8 years ago, 4 users are following.

davidg

I have been taking Amlodipine for two years due to high BP.

For a similar period of time I have experienced dental problems and needed multiple fillings. Has anyone else had similar problems?

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pat81257 davidg

Posted 8 years ago

I have been on a 10mg calcium channel blocker pill Amlodipine one year now for BP
Not had any dental problems except a benine lump inside my mouth 3 months ago.
Though this drug has caused my ankles to swell up considerably, which is one of the many side effects.
Sorry not much help
Best wishes
Pat
davidg

Posted 8 years ago

Thanks Pat. Did you have to stop amlodepine after your ankles swelling?
- pat81257 davidg
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  Hi Davidg. Without seeing my GP I cut the Amlodipine from 10mg to 5mg That was about a month or so ago, since then my ankles have stayed down.I am keeping a diary of my BP and it seems to be okay.
  It is my intention to come of it altogether but slowly slowly I think.
  Pat
- davidg pat81257
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  Thanks Pat. I've been on Amlodepine 5mgs for a couple of years. Find that taking it later in the day (about 2pm) better (get a better sleep)
- pat81257 davidg
  
  Posted 8 years ago
  
  Yes me too, I started taking Amlodipine around 7 pm as my BP seems to spike in early hours I appear to be improving there.

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