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Real bp issues

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Greco
Greco

I was put on bp pills yrs ago as I'd had bp spikes After 3 yrs I was told to come off after bp was low I later had an eye haemorrage and the nxt gp put me on AMLODIPINE 2 yrs ago I just started taking it in the evening, thought this meant to be better but waking up with headache now Been in hosp for minor op and they wouldnt give me my pills as too low bp THIS morning before breakfast I am 124/39 PROB wont take pill tonight and go back to mornings

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  • jx41870
    jx41870 Greco

    Posted

    If your BP is that low, don't worry about the pills.

    Amlodipine takes many days to wash out of your system anyway.

    It's also not like beta blockers that have to be tapered off.

  • gabrielle65147
    gabrielle65147 Greco

    Posted

    Hi, I am in my late sixties and am no on Amlodipine 10mg a day. I haven't seen any really significant lower of my readings yet! No side effects but I am aware of them. Glad I'm not the only one on this med !

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