1. Community
  2. Heart Health
  3. Amlodipine

feeling cold on amlodipine

Posted , 2 users are following.

cloudsgoby
cloudsgoby

Does anyone else have this internal shivery feeling? I am on quite a cocktail of drugs, including immunosuppressants and several for raised BP. The blood pressure was raised for a time, wouldn't go down to the usual level, so this drug was added to the mix. I have the swollen ankles etc., achy muscles, but this shivery feeling inside like being cold. Has anyone experienced this? I have been on the drug a couple of months and it has reduced the BP really well, so it does what it says on the packet, but as usual, with rottenn side effects.

0 likes, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • Carolubus
    Carolubus

    Posted

    Yes I have been feeling shivery - I call it 'cold to the bone' type of shiver! Only way I can feel warm is by having a hot bath - THe shivery feeling just comes on. Likewise, it has sorted my bp out but left me feeling 'not right' - shivery, aching joints, dry mouth, tiredness, dizzyness for starters. Not happy at all about being on it.
  • Carolubus
    Carolubus

    Posted

    Yes I have been feeling shivery - I call it 'cold to the bone' type of shiver! Only way I can feel warm is by having a hot bath - THe shivery feeling just comes on. Likewise, it has sorted my bp out but left me feeling 'not right' - shivery, aching joints, dry mouth, tiredness, dizzyness for starters. Not happy at all about being on it.
  • cloudsgoby
    cloudsgoby

    Posted

    Thank heavens, someone who is experiencing the self same problems as me. I have to tell you, they are classed as UNCOMMON/RARE!!! Trust me.... and you by the sounds of it! I am on several other BP meds, plus statins, and two of the ones I have to take are ones that either (a) increase the risk of getting these side effects (Atenolol) or (b) increase the risk of getting the coldness. Apparently, according to a recent study (like this month) 0.38% of patients tested complained of the cold, chills, shiveriness... out of over 10,000 patients.

    I have no option but to take them, increased BP puts my transplant at great risk and with it being over 25 years old, I am reluctant to let anything happen to it!

    But thank you.... makes me feel slightly better.

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.