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I've just been prescribed Amlodipine for my BP

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annabella69561
annabella69561

I'm 67 and think I may have had high BP for a while.  After reading all these comments about side effects with the 'A' drug, I'm really worried.  Anyone out there had a good experience with this drug?

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  • simon20903
    simon20903 annabella69561

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    I have been taking it for a few months and I have no problems that could be atributed to this medication - we all have aches pains and twinges and it is the easiest thing to merely ascribe the problems to the tablets we are taking. My blood pressure is lower and apart from feeling it kick in at 20 minutes or so when I get a slight buzz there are no problems.
    • nannylynn
      nannylynn simon20903

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      I would say you are lucky Simon. Aches, pains and twinges are a little different to some of the side effects that some people have had and are suffering. At 66 I expect aches, pains and twinges. I don't expect my legs and ankles to swell double their size and throb. I hope you continue to have no problems with the drug A. My BP is text book and so are my legs and ankles now I have changed meds.
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