Amlodipine and Heart Palpitations: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 17, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Been on it for a while. Caused irregular heartbeat and pulse. Very scary. Went back on 2.5 mgs/day, no issues. Switched the medicine from morning to nighttime and titrated up to 5 mgs/day. Then things changed for the worse: throbbing on the left side of head, legs were heavy and cramping. Could not walk. Scary stuff. Please do not use."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 1, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "The worst medication. Heart palpitations, flushing, panic attacks, anxiety, pressure headache, tingling in hands and legs, chest pains, lightheadedness, dizziness. This is what I’ve experienced after taking for 5 months. Felt like I was going to die. Finally stopping this medication. This stuff is awful!"

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "After starting with Amlodipine 5 mg, I was having trouble sleeping. I have tinnitus that has gotten so bad it’s overwhelming me. I have had tachycardia and palpitations, and spent three days in the hospital, as well as severe cramps in my legs, arms, and back. I also have had sharp pains in my heels like a hot poker sticking into me that has kept me awake at night. I went to the doctor about all of this more than once, and none have EVER said it might be the Amlodipine. I also had a panic attack on a highway with my grandchild in the car that really scared me. I’d never had one before, and it was three days after I had an episode of rapid heartbeat. I am breathless when walking up hills and, in general, feel like rubbish. I have even been to a rheumatologist recently due to muscle pain. I cried when I read some of these comments, as it’s like my worst nightmare is that this medication could be causing so many symptoms."

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "After starting with Amlodipine 5 mg, I was having trouble sleeping. I have tinnitus that has gotten so bad it’s overwhelming me. I have had tachycardia and palpitations, and spent three days in the hospital, as well as severe cramps in my legs, arms, and back. I also have had sharp pains in my heels like a hot poker sticking into me that has kept me awake at night. I went to the doctor about all of this more than once, and none have EVER said it might be the Amlodipine. I also had a panic attack on a highway with my grandchild in the car that really scared me. I’d never had one before, and it was three days after I had an episode of rapid heartbeat. I am breathless when walking up hills and, in general, feel like rubbish. I have even been to a rheumatologist recently due to muscle pain. I cried when I read some of these comments, as it’s like my worst nightmare is that this medication could be causing so many symptoms."

• Ego...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2021

Amlodipine for High Blood Pressure "I have been on amlodipine 5 mg for 2 weeks. I have not gone to work. Feeling extreme tiredness, insomnia, palpitations, neck muscles ache, can't really function. I thought I was alone until I read all the comments. Thank you for this opportunity. I will see my doctor to get me off this since it cannot get better. Am so happy to read the reviews and know that I am not alone. Thanks."

• Bad...
• May 1, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Dr. prescribed amlodipine 5 mg, and I had the worst side effects. BP 140/80. Brought it down to 126/77, started having side effects of heart palpitations, dizziness, muscle cramps, muscle pain, joint pain, and blurred vision. Stopped taking this med 10 days ago and hope that’s all the side effects. He was going to prescribe another BP pill I wasn’t familiar with that had worse side effects. I’m going back to my old Dr. as I didn’t like this doctor at all."

• Gwe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "On 5 mg for high blood pressure. It has made my anxiety worse. I am also having palpitations since starting these. I take propranolol for anxiety, which my doctor says is okay, but they are both medications for high blood pressure. When researching, I found that these two medications should not be taken together. My doctor does not seem concerned."

• Nov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on amlodipine for a while, and seriously, the worst medication ever. I take 25 mg at night, and I can never sleep due to the severe heart palpitations and a fast and almost explosive resting heart rate. This isn't a good drug to give anyone. I've tried giving it a chance, but not being able to sleep is causing my already tired, enlarged heart to beat even worse, and I don't know if I can take it anymore."

• Anonymous
• May 26, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "Started taking amlodipine 5 mg with indapamide once a day. I had terrible side effects with both medications. Amlodipine caused hives, heart palpitations, swelling, and weight gain. However, I have to admit that the combination of both pills was effective in bringing my blood pressure down in 2 weeks. I just couldn't tolerate the side effects. Doctor changed the script to 180 mg Diltiazem CD. Hopefully, this will work."

• Est...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been put on amlodipine 6 weeks ago. I have terrible side effects: heart palpitations, facial flushing, headaches, night sweats, dry mouth, insomnia, and when I do manage to get some sleep, I get terrible dreams. This med is not for me. I stopped taking amlodipine two days ago, still waiting to feel normal again. This drug is awful, the risk is not worth the benefits for me... I'm done!"

• foo...
• May 4, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Dr. extremely concerned about my BP 139/88. Prescribed lisinopril. Side effects of coughing. Prescribed amlodipine 2.5 mg in April 2019. Dr. called me concerned I needed a refill in Oct 2019. I told her about heart palpitations. The Dr. said she had a prescription for heart palpitations, but I never filled it. She referred me to a cardiologist Jan 2020. No rpt. I requested an appointment for a rash about April 2020. Rash (drug-induced lichen planus) intensified. Dermatologist referral in Aug 20. Dr. demonized me for not taking the flu injection while skin was active. Primary Dr. appointment Nov 2020. I discovered Dr. doubled dosage from 2.5 mg to 5 mg without discussing it with me. Dr. falsely stated 'patient said her BP was high' in answer to my complaint. I felt dismissed and betrayed. I am now having tests run regarding continued experience of heart palpitations."

• Itw...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 1, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "This med works great for keeping my hypertension controlled after failing HCTZ, Lisinopril, Benicar, and Spironolactone 5 mg. It is the only thing that works consistently. Prefer the oblong tab to the circular as it works better with fewer side effects and faster, so far, when it comes to manufacturers. Also, fewer migraines and Raynaud's too. Rare palpitations I have to remind myself are fine so I don't freak myself out and get more anxiety. If you don't like this med, you probably need more vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium in your life, then it should work fine without side effects. Which should help your health anyway in most cases."

• 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."

• mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2025

For High Blood Pressure "I've been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm due to my high blood pressure. I've been on this for almost 5 weeks about 2 weeks now. At first, I was feeling nausea and going dizzy every single day, but now for the last week I've been getting bad palpitations in my chest and seem to be feeling worse. I'm seeing my doctor in a few days, so I'm hoping he will take me off these and try me with something else. I feel terrible. I don't recommend these to anyone personally."

• Boa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Headaches, swollen ankles, heart palpitations, dizziness, fatigue. Systolic pressure did not decrease much. I’m done with this. Poison! Horrible. The FDA is not doing their job!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 28, 2025

"Only problem that I have with this med is a terrible fluttering heart, very irritating."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "The side effects, in my case, were severe nausea, extreme weakness, dizziness, migraines, blurred vision, and heart arrhythmias. I was taking 10 mg."

• 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."

• Dot...
• December 31, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Palpitations palpitations."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Made me feel sick, sight disturbance, swollen eyelids, heart palpitations, flushes, depressed, and generally very unwell."

• Zac...
• November 17, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "5 mg causes me to cough a lot and have an irregular heartbeat."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "Vision got blurry, and my heart feels like it flutters, and I just take 2 mg."