RussSwensonBut now I get terrible leg cramps several times during the night. Can amlodipine besylate be the culprit? I always had occasional leg cramps, even when I took diovan & lisinopril, but not this bad now that I'm on amlodipine besylate.
My doctor switched me lisinopril to amlodipine besylate to control my high blood pressure?
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- 13 Aug 2010 by RussSwenson
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- diovan, high blood pressure, amlodipine, lisinopril, blood disorders
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masso416913 Aug 2010
Hello,
As you know, amlodipine (as besylate, mesylate or maleate) is a long-acting calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine class) used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina. Like other calcium channel blockers, amlodipine acts by relaxing the smooth muscle in the arterial wall, decreasing total peripheral resistance and hence reducing blood pressure; in angina it increases blood flow to the heart.-
Side effect which may be related are swelling of ankles and feet, joint or muscle pain.-
What dose are you on?
I sugest you contact your doctor.-
Report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
I hope I have been of help.
Take care and have a good weekend.-
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I don't have the bottle with me as I am baby sitting my grandson, but I believe it is 10 mg. And I can't recall why my primary care physician switched me from lisinopril, but I shall make an inquiry on Monday when the office is open. Thank you for your suggestion.
You are welcome my friend..have a good weekend!