Calcium channel blockers | Amlodipine, Felodipine, Lercanidipine, Nifedipine

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  • čas přidán 3. 12. 2022
  • A commonly prescribed class of medication for high blood pressure is one that acts to block a particular receptor called the calcium channel. These medicines can be useful to lower high blood pressure and to relieve a symptom of blockages of the heart arteries, a condition called angina. They are well tolerated but in some individuals, swelling of the feet, ankles and legs may be observed. Professor Barlis talks about this class of medicine in greater detail. Thank you to all viewers for supporting the channel!

Komentáře • 29

  • @user-ef6sz1ey6x
    @user-ef6sz1ey6x Před rokem +4

    Excellent explanation I have always wanted to hear.Thank you very much Doctor. May Jehovah God bless you.

  • @annacathucia31
    @annacathucia31 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the information

  • @ameliabyrne3907
    @ameliabyrne3907 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you 🙏

  • @chrisruss9861
    @chrisruss9861 Před rokem +5

    Because of the calcium reference I would like to know if there is any impact on osteoporosis, ie making it worse.

  • @MsMousepusher
    @MsMousepusher Před 3 měsíci

    My legs are so swollen, I have problems lifting my leg to operate the clutch of my car. I also have occasional but alarming pauses in my heartbeat. I'm on lercanidipine.

  • @GEMSAustralia
    @GEMSAustralia Před rokem

    I feel headache, drowsy and immobilized with so 7cu medications. What do you advise doctor!

  • @seamusconlan9673
    @seamusconlan9673 Před 2 měsíci +1

    All blood pressure meds come with a long list of potential side effects that doctors generally don't tell you about. I was prescribed amlodipine 5mg but experienced some side effects while taking this medication.. When I asked my doctor how long I'd have to take this medication I was told I'd be on blood pressure meds for life. So I stopped taking amlodipine without consulting my doctor and have made some lifestyle changes diet, exercise, stress management etc and my elevated blood pressure has returned to normal. I decide what's best for me but I'm prepared to take a doctors opinion into consideration but not prepared to blindly follow medical advice.

    • @theobserver9131
      @theobserver9131 Před měsícem

      Me too! I'm not a lab rat. Doctors were making me feel so bad I didn't even want to live. I gave up doctors and drugs and took control of my own health. I'm doing much better now.

  • @markjamison9765
    @markjamison9765 Před 9 měsíci +3

    i developed servre tinnitus while using this drug , stopped them and i am still experiencing slight ringing in my ears, started walking to bring my blood pressure down

  • @shaunfagan913
    @shaunfagan913 Před rokem +4

    Thank you for the information, but are there any ways to get off BP meds,like natural ingredients?

    • @coolmonkey5269
      @coolmonkey5269 Před rokem

      i tried but not working😢

    • @rubychetty
      @rubychetty Před 9 měsíci +1

      I'm.on AMLOC 5mg so added Carzin 10mg tu drop drop pressure n control my ankles n feet swells day tym. I'm was concernd if dis affected any Kidney disorder . As I'm on Op Post fr Hip Replacement

    • @coolmonkey5269
      @coolmonkey5269 Před 9 měsíci

      @@rubychetty u mzt change doctor
      amloc is old gen tablet
      u mzt upgrade to latest

    • @nenadcubric2663
      @nenadcubric2663 Před 8 měsíci

      No

    • @theobserver9131
      @theobserver9131 Před měsícem

      I just quit taking them. I also started a perfect diet and exercise. ..and stopped doing the things that raise bp. Nothing fancy. I know I'll die, we all do, but until then I want to feel good. These meds make me sick.

  • @cathreensengela171
    @cathreensengela171 Před rokem +2

    I'm on medication and for the past two months my blood pressure is 102/63 or100/67.is it ok to continue taking the drug ?

    • @theobserver9131
      @theobserver9131 Před měsícem

      Sounds too low to me. I'd ask your doctor about it, and maybe request a second opinion. These meds are harmful to your body in other ways... you shouldn't take them if you don't need to.

  • @mauduk69
    @mauduk69 Před 3 měsíci

    Why did they ban amalodipine in Holland

    • @VTVT1306
      @VTVT1306 Před 2 měsíci

      They didn’t, I have them

  • @GEMSAustralia
    @GEMSAustralia Před rokem +1

    Sorry such medications....

  • @susannichol7025
    @susannichol7025 Před rokem

    My BP is 137/87 all the time is that still high am on amlodipine 5 mgs and ramipril 1.25 also I have microvascular angina

  • @theobserver9131
    @theobserver9131 Před měsícem

    My doc put me on nifedipine. what a horrible drug! Made me feel like I was dying. I also learned that these drugs cause osteoporosis and loss of teeth. Made me decide to quit doctors and modern "healthcare". I'm taking my health in my own hands.... perfect diet and exercise. If that doesn't work, oh well.

    • @theobserver9131
      @theobserver9131 Před měsícem

      I didn't have angina until I started taking nifedipine. I swear they're trying to kill me.

    • @theobserver9131
      @theobserver9131 Před měsícem

      I just quit taking it. I know you're not supposed to do that, but the risk was worth it. I didn't even want to live if I had to keep feeling so sick. I feel 100% better after 6 days off that poison.

  • @shonablackthorn806
    @shonablackthorn806 Před 6 měsíci

    Why don't Doctors tell you about this. I have Fibromyalgia,yes I have pain in the chest as well as right through my body.
    Doctors are only interested in writing scripts out...He took me off Amlodiapine because I told him it was counteracting with my blood pressure tablets now he has put me on a medication with more side effects.
    I don't understand why 😳