Amlodipine Compared to Alternatives

For High Blood Pressure: I got the side effect of edema. Other than that it worked great.

For High Blood Pressure: I was given Amlodipine when my BP rose due to grief. I'm 68 year old female already taking Propranalol and Simvastatin. The Amlodipine did work and my BP is now normal but I have the feeling of being very ill, dying. I have stopped taking the Amlodipine for a couple of days twice and then returned to it. Both times when I wasn't taking it I felt better, stronger and more normal so I know it is the med making me feel this way.

For High Blood Pressure: I have been treated for hight blood pressure (HBP) for 25 yr with diuretics. Over the last 10 years I have also been treated for moderate aortic stenosis. It wan’t until this past November after an exercise heart catherization that the cardiologist determined my BP was 20 points higher inside my heart. I was running 140/90 with an arm monitor. My cardiologist prescribed lisinipril 5 mg. I got a second opinion and this cardiologist increased the lisinipril to 10 mg and I was instructed to add 5 mg at night if my BP was over 140/90. I immediately started a dry cough especially night, have had troubles keeping, stomach problems and very very sore joints. I have an appointment with my new cardiologist coming up and am set to stop this medication. My BP is still all, over the place- one day 105/70 and the next 149/79! Done.

For High Blood Pressure: Very painful muscle and joint problems from this medication. Searing pain in elbows, wrists, knees, etc. Never had this before taking this medication. My husband is also on this pill and is experiencing some of the same problems.

For High Blood Pressure: The doctor put me on Losartan 100 mg maybe 6 months ago. I have always been hyperactive and maybe a bit attention deficit. The Losartan calmed me down and made my blood pressure run around 120/70, usually it ran 140/80 or more for bottom number. It made me go to the bathroom a lot and I also developed the irritating cough. My main complaint is my inability to think and learn things quickly. I am taking online college classes and always been smart in math and all subjects. Now I feel groggy, lazy, fuzzy and can't retain information. Doctor refuses to take me off, so I have cut pills to half. Some days I don't take them and feel much better. I know there are bad side effects if you quit the medicines all at once, so think I am going to change doctors.

For High Blood Pressure: Took some time getting used to a low dose of 25mg but I thought it deserved a chance since other meds were a disaster for me. In the beginning, sharp muscle spasms in my back which eventually subsided. Started getting bad dizzy spells one of which forced me to pull over while driving. Not good. Dr. said discontinue. Now it’s just diet and exercise. BP normal. 109/67 last night.