1. Community
  2. Heart Health
  3. Amlodipine

Experiencing bad stomach pains and nausea on this medication.

Posted , 3 users are following.

lisa_08049
lisa_08049

I also have hernias and this pain is the same as when i eat incorrectly. I am taking the medication for my high blood pressure but it's really making me feel lousy.

0 likes, 2 replies

2 Replies

  • deborah53662
    deborah53662 lisa_08049

    Posted

    Lisa there are other medications for blood pressure equally as good as amilodipine. I took it for about 5 years and the side effects krept up on me lots of them too and finally when I was swelling up like a baby elephant I thought enough enough, reading up and all these bad reviews for the medication was also a helping factor and my doctor was very good and changed my tablets immediately and within a month I was feeling better and still am. Life is too short to suffer my blood pressure was very very high and now it is back to 110/70 not even the amilodipine got it that low. See your GP and I am sure he will find you another medication and give you peace of mind, good luck kind regards Debbie
  • gloria68339
    gloria68339 lisa_08049

    Posted

    I have been taking amlodopine for some years and after reading your posting I am wondering if this medication is causing my bizarre bowel problems.   It has never occurred to me before but I suppose it is possible.   I have as many as 16 - 20 BMs in 24 hours.. It is not diahorrea and I am continually  woken up throughout the night.  Unfortunately, the medical profession doesn't seem to take me seriously and think that I am exaggerating!  I have had an MRI scan and a flexible,sygmoidoscopy and apart from diverticulosis there doesn;t appear to be anything causing this change in bowel habits which is ruining my life.   I have always eaten a very healthy diet, so as a last resort I am going to suggest a change in medication for my high blood pressure, so thank you for drawing my attention to this matter.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.