Amlodipine and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 23, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "There is something very different with the lupin amlodipine, and it's not just the shape. I have headaches all the time, nausea, and feel lightheaded. I have contacted the company and filed a complaint."

• car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2016

For Coronary Artery Disease "I was prescribed 10 mg Amlodipine to treat coronary artery spasm after 2 myocardial infarctions at 35 and 37 years. First came nausea, which lasted about 2 weeks, however, the chronic insomnia and horrific, extremely vivid nightmares began almost immediately and are still persisting even though I stopped taking it about 6 days ago. Another side effect I experienced was extremely stiff and sore feet - I thought I had developed painful arthritis overnight, and walking on them was horrible. I also experienced extreme fatigue all day every day, making it near impossible to care for my three children at home, who are all under school age. I thought I was losing my mind. Feeling a bit better every day. This was a very scary experience for me."

• sca...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 26, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "About a year ago, I started having some high blood pressure issues. My cardiologist put me on a 2.5 dose. After about 8 months, my blood pressure was actually not going down, so my doctor added another 2.5 to be taken 2 times a day. I did notice my ankles were a little swollen, I knew that was one effect. I started my second pill in February, and soon after, I noticed more side effects. My feet for a couple of nights were so fat that you couldn't see my toes! Soon after, I noticed flushing in my arms and chest, tingling in my arms, inner body tremors, ringing in my ears, going to the bathroom 3-4 times at night, red eyelids, chills, sweating, dry mouth, right leg burning, weird dreams, sick to my stomach, discharge, sharp icepick headaches, dizziness, and HR was up and down! I was back and forth to the doctor 5 times for about 2 months trying to find out if I had some sort of infection going on. I took myself off 90 days ago, only inner body tremors are left! All were caused by amlodipine! WALK AWAY!"

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on 10 mg amlodipine mid-December by my cardiologist. After 4 weeks, bouts of insomnia started creeping in, nausea (to the point that my stomach wanted to really vomit), and my hands and feet started to sweat profusely. After a week, I started feeling tingling sensations in my hands and feet as well as palpitations. I fainted at work about 1.5 weeks ago, doctors couldn't find out what the problem was. I almost fainted last Sunday, and again doctors couldn't see what the problem was, though maybe it could be side effects of the amlodipine. The cardiologist shifted me over to enalapril 10 mg instead. I've been off the drug for 3 days now, but still feel side effects. When do they disappear?"

• Sun...
• July 6, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "10 for lowering blood pressure, 2 for other side effects. I have been on amlodipine for about 10 months. I was on another medication for anxiety but got off. When I got off, I started having side effects such as hot flashes, irritability, nausea, muscle pain, dizziness, continued constipation, and not being able to sleep. I decided to look up the side effects of amlodipine and found out that the side effects were not from getting off of the anxiety medicine but from the amlodipine. I am about to wean myself off of this drug and take the one I have been on for years alone that does not give me side effects but does not lower my pressure by itself."

• Kok...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I’ve been on this medication amlodipine for a few months. At first, everything was great. Good blood pressure, no side effects. However, about three weeks ago, I started to have awful flushing (thinking I may have carcinoid syndrome), fatigue, nausea, and chills. The chills have been so bad that at times I shake uncontrollably. I could see my doctor chuckle when I said, “I think I’m having a reaction to the amlodipine.” After reading stories on this site, I made the executive decision to stop taking this. That was two days ago. I’m feeling only slightly better, but this stuff stays in your system for up to 11 days. It has been like I have the flu. I’m currently hoping for more improvement even as my blood pressure goes up. The trade-off is much better than these side effects. Also, I’ve recently had a clean upper and lower GI scope, so no carcinoid."

• Tlc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Prescribed amlodipine about a little over a week ago for high blood pressure. First night had a headache, which I awakened with each night. In addition, my ankles swelled, which gave me trouble walking, a racing heartbeat upon waking, frequent night visits to the bathroom, anxiety, and deep dreams. To me, this is abhorrent that this would be on the market to help someone. Last night was the worst, where I literally would wake up with odd stomach discomfort, pain in hips and buttocks, anxiety very badly, and an overall nervousness about going to sleep, nausea too. Almost went to the ER!!! Did not take it this morning and already feel better. Shared this with the doctor, who said, well, maybe I can add a beta-blocker!!!! NO WAY! ***and the drug is super cheap! I paid like $1.50 with my insurance. That’s very strange."

• Ada...
• January 21, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "- Insomnia. I was snorting myself awake - very scary can't sleep more than 30-40 mins - Heart rate very low my usual is about 65 this was dropping it to around 50 or maybe even lower - Nausea after dose - Freezing cold feet and hands (feet to knees!) - Anxiety 10-fold. Feel like you're in a pre-panic attack state in waves during the day - I felt like I was spaced out and was just staring off into the distance different times made errors at work struggled for words and had some shortness of breath. - Pain in back and then anywhere I usually have a bit of pain. It was 10-fold. I only made it 6 days on this drug."

• Lia...
• July 2, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "11 weeks ago, I took just one single tablet of amlodipine for blood pressure. It brought down BP nicely within 2 hours, but the side effects the night after were horrendous, nauseous, felt like all the blood vessels in my head were going to burst. Stopped taking tablets straightaway but still have pain in one single spot on the right side of my head after 11 weeks as if a blood vessel is damaged. Very worrying and not nice to be waking up at night with this weird pain in my head. Wish I had never taken that tablet, and am waiting for a referral to a neurologist to find out what's going on."

• Nor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I just started taking amlodipine last week for high blood pressure. I take it at night before bed to avoid the dizziness. I haven't experienced any swelling, but other side effects I've had are heartburn, vision changes, nausea, higher than normal BP, bloating, and constipation, lots of flushing over my entire body. Occasionally, asthma-like symptoms. I use a CPAP for sleep apnea, am diabetic, hypothyroid, Ankylosing Spondylitis, so I take Humira and Meloxicam. I have occasional chest pain and palpitations."

• Nai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "This drug, amlodipine, has me feeling like it is the end of my life. When I take it, I immediately feel nauseated, and it is followed by the worst migraine I’ve ever had. I’m going to the doctor on Monday for them to change my meds."

• UK...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 25, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I had severe headaches often accompanied by nausea and vomiting my whole life. I have been on migraine tablets for over 20 years, but the only relief in terms of prevention came from being prescribed Amlodipine for moderately elevated blood pressure. I take one 10 mg a day and have reduced my painkiller use to once every 1-2 weeks, with no further episode of vomiting ever since starting these tablets 5 years ago. It has been life-changing for me."

• Tec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "For the past two years, I’ve been having heart palpitations and high blood pressure (average is 150/101). I went to the ER and had an EKG done, which showed some abnormalities. I was referred to a cardiologist who prescribed amlodipine for the hypertension. I was told to get off my propranolol (used for my aura migraines) and to start amlodipine 10 mg. Unfortunately, I was on it for only 3 days and developed a headache that felt like a migraine, had fatigue, nausea, and a resting heart rate of 132 (my normal heart rate is 70-80). I went to the ER and was diagnosed with sinus tachycardia due to medication complications. I was told to go back on propranolol while taking amlodipine to lower my heart rate and to help with the headache. I’m on day 7 now, and my ankles/feet are swollen. I am 24 and feel like I should not be having all these problems from one medication. I will be asking my primary to get off of it immediately."

• Chr...
• January 25, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I suffered from chronic headaches below and above my eyes. It had gotten worse over the years. Never had any specific pattern. Was being affected 3-4 times a week. Intensity was sporadic, nausea, not being able to live life normally. All you do is want to sleep until it goes away. Taking pain pills way too much. I had high blood pressure that was getting worse as well every year. My doctor put me on amlodipine 5 mg daily for this. Headaches were gone. Every now and then I feel them come on but never to the intensity as before. I was recommended so many other drugs to cure my headaches, but no one ever mentioned amlodipine. This drug also helped lower my blood pressure (was 150/100 and now 130/90 avg.). I was told blood pressure does not cause headaches generally (unless very high). So maybe something else the amlodipine is doing to the blood vessels to alleviate the headaches."

• Fai...
• February 12, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on amlodipine for almost 8 days now. I've had nausea off and on, and this is my 2nd night of insomnia (luckily, not in a row), but it really sucks. My BP is down, and I feel great other than the insomnia. I'm on 5 mg, wondering if the 2.5 mg would work? Anyone know if lessening the dosage would work?"

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I’m taking myself off this medication. I’ll reduce slowly, but I’m never going back on it. Quite frankly, I’d rather just not be here. I’m having peripheral neuropathy, brain fog, nausea, depression, dizziness, and anxiety. This stuff is awful for me. I’m done."

• Dav...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 18, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I suffered from migraine for most of my adult life and was out sick several days a year because of this. I had all the usual symptoms of light sensitivity, pain on one side (occasionally shifting to the other), nausea, and vertigo once. Eventually, I developed high blood pressure and was given Norvasc. The migraines stopped immediately, and I have not had a headache of any sort for decades. I currently take the generic form of this medication with equal benefit."

• ava...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "The first 2/3 days were very encouraging. It helped me a lot. But afterwards, I had severe side effects, chronic diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, etc. Generally feeling really crap, so that I had to stay home for a couple of days. Even a reduction in dosage didn't help much. Switched to verapamil, which works similarly, but practically without side effects for me."

• Bla...
• July 17, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I am 68. I live alone. Started taking amlodipine about 2 months ago. This drug made me dizzy, nauseated, constipated. Fatigue set in. I didn't care for food much but forced myself to eat. I couldn't do any exercise, not even walking. I have lost 10 pounds, I am already skinny. I took myself off it for 3 days, then, my blood pressure went up. Talked to my doctor on Friday. He said he would change it for me. I will be calling him Monday to have a different medicine."

• 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."

• sed...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on 10 mg amlodipine in August. I stopped taking it a few weeks later, only to have the doctor put me back on it. I have a constant headache (never had headaches before), my stomach stays slightly nauseous quite a bit, especially after eating. Now that I've been taking it for another 3 weeks, the side effects are worse. I still have the headache, almost all the time. Nagging and 'dense.' My body goes through hot and cold flashes, and over the past couple of days, I've developed lower abdominal pain (sort of like menstrual cramps...if I remember those). This drug is supposed to be so good! Well, it's not. Doctor keeps wanting me to 'stick with it.'"

• 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."

• 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."

• kMa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Severe stomach pain, severe leg cramps, burning chest, unable to eat, weight loss, red painful swollen knees, dizziness, chest pain, nausea, hair loss."

• Sce...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 4, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I had heard about the possibility of nausea, but I’ve had terrible acid reflux. Just upchucked all over my table at a restaurant. I’d rather have high blood pressure."