Amlodipine and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 5)

• mud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been prescribed amlodipine 5mg, been on for just over 2 weeks, taking it at nighttime and then taking one perindopril in the morning, having side effects of body tingling, all-day dizziness or lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and nausea, feeling like absolute rubbish, feeling so anxious and nervous on a daily basis, going to the doctor tomorrow to see about changing meds, previously on telmisartan which was for 6 months, which also had side effects and really did not lower blood pressure at all, the latest ones have brought readings right down but at a cost. I am totally over feeling not in control of my life due to BP meds."

• mud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been prescribed amlodipine 5mg, been on for just over 2 weeks, taking it at nighttime and then taking one perindopril in the morning, having side effects of body tingling, all-day dizziness or lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and nausea, feeling like absolute rubbish, feeling so anxious and nervous on a daily basis, going to the doctor tomorrow to see about changing meds, previously on telmisartan which was for 6 months, which also had side effects and really did not lower blood pressure at all, the latest ones have brought readings right down but at a cost. I am totally over feeling not in control of my life due to BP meds."

• Ary...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on this for four days. I am experiencing the worst headache. I can’t sleep because of it. My anxiety is through the roof. My hand keeps twitching. Do not take it. I have a doctor appointment in two days, I’m gonna ask my doctor to prescribe me something else."

• Eil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 3, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I took this drug for about one and a half years at 25 mg per day. It worked well until five months ago, and then I experienced some problems: panic and serious anxiety, abdominal pain, and my rectum and anus are swollen and painful. I always want to go to the toilet. I didn’t realize that it might be caused by amlodipine until two weeks ago. I stopped the drug for about ten days now and feel much better. My panic feeling and terrible anxiety are much improved, rectum and anus discomfort is almost gone."

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 28, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Female, 50. Firstly, I took (10 mg) for high blood pressure. It was prescribed supplementary to my primary BP pill, Losartan, which I stopped years ago due to coughing. After 1 year of taking Amlodipine, I too began to suffer from feet, ankle, and slight calf swelling. By evening, my feet looked and felt like balloons. Other side effects ranged from being eyelid heavy and tired, no matter how much I slept. Weird dreams, severe anxiety, feelings of rage/depression, eye pain, strong urine, brain fog, blurry vision, gas, itchy skin. I weaned myself off of it 3 weeks ago. The first thing that I noticed changed overnight was my energy level. I bounced out of bed the next day. My feet no longer swell, and my ankles have reduced 97%. My right calf only slightly starts to feel tight if I sit too long without moving. I decided to monitor my BP for now, and diet, exercise, and supplement. I don't want to go back, but if I do, I'll trial the lowest dose possible (2.5) and stop if same side effects."

• Cro...
• July 28, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "My blood pressure isn't constantly high, neither is it low. I suffer from white coat syndrome, I've only got to see a blood pressure monitor and my BP is through the roof. I've had ECGs, 24-hour tape for my heart as I suffer from palpitations and anxiety. X-rays and blood tests galore... all came back fine. Until I went for my COVID vaccine, where the doctor took my blood pressure, 188/87... bearing in mind I was worked up before I went into the practice, so she put me on two months' supply of amlodipine (5 mg) back in March this year... my blood pressure came down to the mid to low 40s, so when I had a telephone consultation with my GP, coming towards the end of my course, he decided to increase it to 10 mg late May... even though my BP is now low 130s to mid/low 120s when resting and no palpitations. But I feel yuck, I might just take 5 mg, see how it goes."

• TG6...
• May 2, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "Started taking this a month ago, pressure has gone down but feel major anxiety, depression, and a feeling of overall doom plus very irritable."

• pip...
• November 6, 2014

Amlodipine for High Blood Pressure "Very bad acid reflux and anxiety."

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 4, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Worst drug ever. I stopped it myself. Was so tired all the time and anxiety off the charts. Stay away from this stuff."

• DO...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 1, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "This medicine is poison, you will need anti-depressants for anxiety, panic attacks, and depression when you come off it. FDA, please BAN it!"

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "This medication is giving me extreme anxiety. It makes my muscles weak and shaky, gives me heart palpitations, and makes me feel like I can’t breathe. Not worth lowering my blood pressure."