Amlodipine - does this really work and what about the swelling of ankles and feet?

12 Nov 2011

Amlodipine has been licensed for several uses. These uses include the treatment of: High blood pressure (hypertension); Heart disease (also known as coronary artery disease), including: Angina (chest pain), including exercise-induced angina (also known as chronic stable angina or exertional angina) and vasospastic angina (also known as Prinzmetal's or variant angina); Coronary artery disease in people who do not have congestive heart failure.

Yes, it works, the swelling in your ankles & feet could be due to high blood pressure, take care, best wishes!

13 Nov 2011

I take amlodipine for high blood pressure and I have been on it for about a year. A possible side effect is swelling in the hands and feet. I take 5 mg of amlodipine a day and I talked with my doctor about the possibility of my hands and feet swelling and he said that usually doesn't happen unless you are taking 10 mg of amlopine per day. I have not had any swelling of my feet or ankles. I have had minor swelling of my hands but nothing of concern as the swelling goes down as the day wears on. I think the benefits of the medicine outweighs the risks. Hope this helps.

femmy

13 Nov 2011

Took this med and had errection problems.