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I mixed up my meds and did not take the amlodipine for a week...what are the side effects

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sherry04485
sherry04485

i have PAH and take 10 mg of amlodipine twice a day. i mistakenly mixed up my meds and did not takeit for almost 10 days....what are the side effects and dangers ?

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  • jx41870
    jx41870 sherry04485

    Posted

    First, are you sure of all these facts? 10mg twice a day would be a very high dose.

    Have you been taking your blood pressure during this time? Did you notice any difference?

    For better or worse, amlodipine takes a long time to clear from your system, even after ten days it will only be about 90% clear. Other than your BP going up a bit - and perhaps you feeling better! - I don't think this should cause any other problems.

    • sherry04485
      sherry04485 jx41870

      Posted

      Thank you ! it is a very high dosage, I have pulmonary hypertension and one of treatments is high doses of calcium channel blockers . i do have edema in my legs which can be very uncomfortable. i appreciate your help.

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