I started taking amlodipine last August (2014) and have recently been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. About 2 months after starting this I had pins and needles in my leg and feet, this continued, and also numbness after more months. I never considered it could be a side effect, but after all this time and have now had various tests (EMG and nerve conduction tests) it transpires I have peripheral neuropathy. Having read that this COULD be a side effect of amlodipine (although fairly rare) I wonder if anyone else has suffered this. It seemed to come on not long after starting this medication. Would appreciate any information
Any connection between amlodipine and peripheral neuropathy?
- Asked
- 27 Sep 2015 by bramleyman
- Updated
- 30 March 2020
- Topics
- peripheral neuropathy, amlodipine, diagnosis, paresthesia
3 Answers
kaismama
27 Sep 2015
I've been on it for about 6 years but don't have a problem.
Stephen Treloar
27 Sep 2015
When were your Folate levels last checked?
Goldberg_21
29 Mar 2020
I took the first dose, and my BP spiked, after a few days I developed pins and needles in legs and hands, and then slight body tremors.
I am planning to go to a neurologist to get checked, but I suspect it may be because of norvasc since I didn’t have anything like this before taking this medicine.
leesten
30 Mar 2020
If I suspected it, I would get off it. My PN was caused by a prescription drug and I did not get off it in time. Now I am condemned to a life of pain. I would not risk it if I were you. For me, the remedy, and getting PN, was a million times worse than the initial condition. I was then sent to a neurologist who gave me gabapentin and lyrica, which don't help in any way, they just mask the symptoms, and in some instances, make it worse. (yes, PN is listed as a side effect of the drug that masks the pain of PN). I learned all this on my own. Your doctor will probably say something like 'the drug I prescribed you didn't cause the PN, PN is usually idiopathic', then send you to a neurologist which will prescribe you the aforementioned drugs. None will help you find the cause or treatment. I went through this for the past 2 years. Be your own advocate!!
Further Information
- Amlodipine Information for Consumers
- Amlodipine Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Amlodipine (detailed)
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