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?
Question posted by bramleyman on 27 Sep 2015
Last updated on 30 March 2020
3 Answers
Goldberg_21
29 March 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 March 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!!
Stephen Treloar
27 Sep 2015
When were your Folate levels last checked?
kaismama
27 Sep 2015
I've been on it for about 6 years but don't have a problem.
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