Shocked! It was the Amlodipine causing gastric discomfort, etc.
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I have been on amlodipine for over 10 years. I'm very heath conscious so exercising has always been a daily part of my routine. When I first stated taking amlodipine my ankles became swollen but because I was so active the swelling went away and did not return. As many users have mentioned, the side effects slowly take over so I did not realize that the pain under my left breast was radiating from near my stomach. Other symptoms I've experienced are, knotting in my lower and upper intestine, burning in stomach, neck/shoulder pain, burning in left arm, and in center of chest. In fact, the pain cause my doctor to think it was my heart so I had a heart cath but there was no problem with my heart. I'm so thankful for this site because I have decided to stop taking the amlodipine (approximately 4 days ago) and now I feel so much better. Most of the symptoms have subsided. I'm taking Perfusia-sr which is supplement I have taken in the past. It's working so far but I'm considering asking my doctor about prescribing Lisinopril. Is there anyone who knows of any major side effects of Lisinopril?
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cpwood Mesirm
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I believe it's about 10% develop a bad cough like I did and I had to quit. Other than that it worked fine for me.
Mesirm cpwood
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Thank you. My doctor prescribed today with the lowest mgs and mentioned the dry cough. I'm trying to make lifestyle changes hoping one day to get off all of the BP meds.