Amlodopine

That is helpful & interesting, Tim.

I was given it last August, in addition to the Bisoprolol & Bendroflumethiazide that I was already taking, however, it had one significant side effect.  It triggered oedema in me & I put on a stone in weight, which I could not afford to do.  A different GP gave me Losartan instead & my weight has reverted to normal.

I was aware of the other horror stories that people reported but wasn't affected by anything else.

I don’t have any heart problems other than my blood pressure being on the high side (especially st the Drs surgery!) for some reason have an absolute phobia about  having my BP taken which makes it higher! I was put on Amlodopine a couple years ago and also Perindoprol a year later. I was very worried about side affects that I had read about too but I have had no side affects either. In fact I feel much calmer than I did before! I agree not everyone has side affects so please do try it before writing it off. It could help save your life. 

You'd probably feel a little different if you had that pacemaker because of amlodipine.  My aFib started within a few days of increasing my dose from 5 to 10 mg.  There are other medicines.

Hi Tom I'v been on Amlodipine for just over 9 months was taking it for 3 months then tried another which did not agree with me at all ended up in hospital they took me if it and back on Amlodipine 10mg only thing it made my feet and ankles swell so went on to 5 mg and so far I'm fine really good so as you say it's not for everyone but I do now a lot it suits.     Regards Debra

Hi Tim

I was on Amlodopine for 9 years and at first for perhaps 8 years l had no problem at all. Apart from swollen ankles and some bone pain. I was on 5mg for years but then my bp went up so consequently Dr upped the dose to 10mg. That's when l became depressed and had big anxiety problems. Took me ages to realise it was this drug that was causing it all. I also started to have bad palpitations with my heart rate going to 146 especially at night whilst asleep. This sent me to a cardiologist who then put me on the Betta blocker Bisoprolol. Another tablet that causes me panic attacks/anxiety. Not a nice place to be l can assure you. I really am glad you can tolerate Amlodopine and long may it continue for you. Best wishes.

Have to start taking INDAPAMIDA/AMLODIPINA 1.5mg/5mg I'm 78 tried lots of BPmed my BP275/130 today so knowing now my left kidney damaged have to get it down.worried about side effects,advice please

This forum is about those who have issues with amlodipine .. which is an absolute minority of users .. and some with severe effects that really affects daily activities .. to share their problems...

For the rest of the 90% maybe who have no issues .. this forum is meaningless.. my uncle who is 76 has been on amlodipine 20 yrs .. no side effects ...

Hi Tim, I've just been given Amlodipine,along with capitopril and Furosemide.This was after being told I have chronic kidney disease.I'm glad you are on the mend and wish you well

But how long have you been taking it Tim? My heart palpitation only set in after about 6 months, the ruination of my tendons only after a year. I am still suffering with the bursa on my shoulder after being off it for 2 months, although the other crippling effects are slowly wearing off. I hear what you are saying though and the drugs do affect people differently. However, if it has done this to me, it can permanently damage other people. My friends said she had no side effects and said she had been on it for years...then she said she too had had a bursa and problems with foot tendons. The more people I speak to, the more people I am finding have had some side effects and they think it is simply 'growing older' pains.