THE TRUTH ABOUT AMLODIPINE SIDE-EFFECTS: ANKLE & GUM SWELLING, FEELING TIRED AND SLEEPY
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Amlodipine (brand name Istin, Norvasc or Amvaz) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to prevent chest pain caused by heart disease (angina). This video explains what you need to know about Amlodipine including the side effects. There are also answers to frequently asked questions in my clinic.
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Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 What is Amlodipine and how does it work?
01:45 What is high blood pressure (Hypertension)?
02:42 What could increase your risk of high blood pressure?
03:25 Who can and cannot take it?
03:51 How and when do you take it?
04:27 Taking Amlodipine
04:49 Common side-effects
05:15 Serious side-effects
06:08 Does Amlodipine interact with any food or other medication?
08:07 How long does it take to work?
08:19 Why are my ankles and gums swollen and feeling tired and sleepy
09:02 How can I help lower my blood pressure naturally?
#amlodipine #highbloodpressure #angina
Disclaimer: The videos posted will be for general informational purposes only. They should not be used to self-diagnose or a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. You should not make any changes to your health regimen or diet before first consulting a doctor.
Hello and thank you for watching! I just wanted to highlight that I have NO AFFILIATION with drug manufacturers (BIG PHARMA), and NEVER will. The only aim of these videos is to educate patients about their medications. I do not recommend or endorse any medication discussed, nor can I provide individual medical advice. Instead, the information provided here is intended to assist patients in making clear, informed decisions about their medications and discuss any issues or concerns with their doctors or healthcare providers.
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Simply, clear and educational 😊
I was on this and my swelling and heart racing was out of control it made me very sick daily and my doctor wasn’t listening to me so I now diagnose myself being in the health care field .. Learn about your own bodies I did ❤❤️
Good for you! I've been misdiagnosed several times and now have little faith in doctors.
I had one doctor tell my wife to stop me from going to "doctor Google". This was after telling her about a misdiagnosed headache I had.
This other doctor gave me allergy medication for it after telling him I've never had allergies in my life. When that didn't work, he increased it to a stronger allergy medication. When that didn't work he sent me to a brain specialist for a CT scan. When that doctor didn't find anything, I went to "Dr. Google" and the closest thing I found to what I had was a cervicogenic headache. I treated it with exercise of my neck.
I was misdiagnosed as having lupis anticoagulant. I second opinion found no lupis. I was told I needed a quadruple heart bypass. I refused and signed an "Against Medical Advice" form and checked myself out of the hospital. That was 5 years ago. I can only think that the doctor was late on his Mercedes payments.
I had gotten horribly sick after eating undercooked chicken in a Korean restaurant. I was getting weaker as time went on. Dr. Google listed all the symptoms of Guillain-Barre when my wife brought me into the emergency room of Torrance Medical Center with weakened arms and legs.
When I asked the doctor if they could do a spinal tap to verify if I had Guillain-Barre, this bone-headed doctor said, "You don't have Guillain-Barre, you have blood clots". I looked into what Dr. Google had to say about Guillain-Barre and blood clots and it was confirmed by Sedars-Cinai that people with Guillain-Barre have a high risk of developing blood clots.
My blood clots quickly went away with blood thinners, but after 7 years, I still can hardly walk due to Guillain-Barre having nearly destroyed the myelin sheaths in my legs. I was never diagnosed by any doctor for Guillain-Barre and I'm still pretty pissed about that.
I have several more episodes with bone-headed doctors including an episode where one gave me medicine that nearly killed me, but I believe this is enough. I don't see doctors unless something is seriously wrong. I'm 76, still refer to Dr. Google and believe I have several years left.
Now you are sho nuff telling the truth. And that's exactly what I do. Don't nobody know your body better than you do be it Dr. or not! 🙄
I was on this medication and it gave me shortness of breath that caused me to go to the er 3 times. They kept telling me nothing is wrong until I had to do my own research and realized that it was the medication.
My experience exactly!
I'm trying to wean off any advice?
Thank you so much ,for this video the hospital has started me on these tablets 2 wks ago,lm also on more medication for my blood pressure you have been so helpful and looking forward to more of you're videos 🥰
I noticed my ankles swelling and some irritating also to my gums and thank you for sharing. Making appointment now to talk with my doctor.
Very clear and precise. Thank you.😊
Thank you for clearing this , good information
Thank you Doctor. GOD bless you 🙏.
My Dr. prescribed it for me and I've never taken it. I never felt like it was ok fir me to take this mess. I thank you Father for guiding me.!
I loved your contribution. Do not apologise for your faith. I don’t about mine. Your religion has been at the forefront of the movement to have us take better care of our bodies in a holistic manner. Be proud of that. We are both physical & spiritual beings & must nourish both.
Very interesting and informative. Keep me posted. Thank you
Swollen and sore gums and swollen ankles are really bothersome. I'll mention to my doctor. Very informative video. Thank you.
THIS VIDEO WAS VER HELPFUL. THERE ARE CHANGES I SEE i MUST MAKE. THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION
Thank you very much for this enlightenment. ❤
I like the information about what not to eat and how the side effects affects your body. It helps controll HBP but causes possibly other a host of other side effects.
Top class information.
Thank you very much for your informative information.
Very useful information thanks
Good information Thank you.
Thank you for details in answering questions.
Nutritional changes is my ongoing goal. Just came off of Coumadin therapy.
Thank you for this information.
Very informative video
i have truly loved the simplicity of the whole presentation. I am a Seventh Day Adventist and the change of lifestyle of Nutrition, Exercise, Water (Didnt here mention this) Sunlight, Temperance, Air, Rest and Reduction of Stress are key components taught in the faith. If you say something on Water and Temperance - When, How to drink and Amounts of foods to eat, How about Animal Protein - Does it affect BP and Sleep parterns. Thank you so much.
Why do religious nuts have to spoil a discussion forum?
I loved your contribution. Do not apologise for your faith. I don’t about mine. Your religion has been at the forefront of the movement to have us take care of our bodies by eating wisely.
I've been on it for at least 10 years and I've never had a side effect one.
I told my GP that I was feeling lethargic, I could hardly walk some days as my legs felt so heavy and I was so tired all the time............I asked if these drugs were causing this, he scratched his head, like Laurel and Hardy act saying 'never heard of it, you've got me there' and sent me on my way. I have enough of health problems without having a doc who doesn't care!
Not knowledgeable
This Doc is not keeping up on his education. Time to go
Could be oedema.Also have experienced heaviness in my legs as well as feeling unstable on my feet.Coming off this drug but was told it can take 5 weeks to get it out of my system.
I never had protruding veins until I took Amlodipine. I also became so lethargic that I did nothing but sit and I even stopped bathing and eating. I felt like a zombie. I took it 3 times a day. I slowly became a Zombie. I stopped after 2 months and not being able to walk. I had to be helped. I now have problems with my legs that hurt my feet and I was told that my veins are popping out because of my age. I literally got creepy skin on my legs, arms and hands overnight. Really. Terrible drug.
Right, the doctors do not care and the pharmaceutical companies reap huge profits off our illnesses.
Thanks so much for the information
I have had Epilepsy all my life and take 300mg of carbamazapine xr and have started taking 2.5 mg of amlodipine. I believe that I took a early am seizure thus morning as I woke up with a bitten tongue.I live alone and am going to get in touch with my neurologist and Family Doctor.
Very interesting. I did not know all this although I have been using Amlodipine since 2011
Do you feel as if it’s more helpful than harmful ?
I have HBP (not angina thankfully) and used to take only an ACE inhibitor, but it was relatively ineffective at reducing systolic pressure, focusing more on diastolic. I was then given Amlodipine and this was effective in reducing systolic pressure.
Very useful information.
Congratulations Doctor.
I wish to know more on how to lower the blood pressure. Thanks.
Very educative
Awesome! Dankeschoen❣
I quit taking Amlodipine longtime ago.....legs,feet,face,hands, sweling......after quitting now i'm back to normal.
Same here
How long did it take to return to normal
Im a highblood pressure patient.they gave amlodipine.but now since you give me advice,i never use it again.thank u doctor.
Very informative
Good morning thank you so very much
thanks very much for the information.
Excellent!
Thank you so much for the video
Thank you for this useful information.
Good to know about medicine out there in market and prescribed for various ailments
Infact I enjoy the lesson and l send it to 25 people to listen . Please try sending more healthy talk to my Whaps ❤
Thank u so much about this information I have this side effect after starting this tablets fits 3 months now🙏
Great 👌 Feedback
Been on amlodopine for a year now - do get occasional swelling of ankles... was taken to ER with BP 212/ 149.....heart rate 198 resting ....literally saved my life
Huh? Your lucky to be alive with those numbers.🥴
Thanks for sharing
Made my ear ring!!!
Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) is a potential side effect of Amlodipine
thanks for sharing ideas about medicine, I'm from Philippines SR.CITIZINE 70 yrs old and my doctor told me today that I'm high risk of my bp 155/100,so he told me to take amlodipine 5mg once a day, and if my bp won't get down I have to see him after a week, I kept on watching your video from now on, thanks gbu
Give my bad heartburn made my chest hurt l stopped feeling much better bp is good stay away from salt
My mother used amlodopine for 2 years and got the swellings on the feet. She changed to Canvaa 2.5mg
Interesting information as my feet and ankles have been swelling often lately and I have been wondering why since nothing much about my diet or drug intake has changed recently. Hmmm. Thank you.
Thanks u for the info my ankle is in pain
I've been taking this for years never had any problems
Minerals, all of them, help to make the blood flow and heart beat stronger and more regular. Just by taking high quality multi-minerals, especially magnesium, (which also optimizes muscle function which helps stop muscle cramps) we could lower/regulate our blood pressure, but insurance companies only cover the dangerous chemical compounds that harm us. People on low income can not afford the better supplements, and the cheap walmart, walgreens, target and other drug stores supplements are loaded with fillers and toxins and contain only a minute amount of what we think we are paying for, It's better to eat vegetables (especially leafy greens and beets, nature foods rich in color) to get better and make certain you eat more vegetables than anything else.
Absolutely. I am doing the same here .. side effects is killing us
Hello can you give an example of mineral to buy. Thank you!
I would like to know too. I don't know much about which minerals to buy. I'm afraid I would get the ones that are not working good. Thank you for the info.
Amlodipine was the only blood pressure medication I could tolerate after they tried all the other ones on me and they all resulted in bad side effects. I have been on amlodipine now for over ten years and never had a single problem with it. It would seem we all have different results with all this medicine, different body chemistry and what works for one is a no go for others.
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I was on Amlodipine from May to November of 2018. Had a colonoscopy in November with removal of 2 polyps. Tests in April showed I had Follicular Lymphoma( Dr. said blood cancer. Went through 3 yrs. of treatment. Amlodipine can inhibit apoptosis. Please do your own research.
Oh. By 8 😅😅
Thanks for your comment 😅
I have been on it for years and it works for me
I take it and have never had an issue.
Thank u so much
If you suffer from high blood pressure try increasing foods high in potassium. This did wonders for me lowering BP and giving me more energy and bodily flexibility.
Wrong advice if you have renal disease causing high BP
This medication 💊 has helped me. Tried several until I went on this one❤and the problems resolved!!!
I have been taken it for years
My mom cant live without it.
Have bin sick with BP for some time now. All along I was taking moduratic it was lowering my BP and having terrible headaches. I was told to stop it and was given Amlodipine, atleast am feeling better and can rest, the BP used to be 174/107, 164/101, 154/100, atleast these days the BP is 125/80, 135/90. I thank God for Amlodipine. I haven't yet seen any effects may be later because I started using Amlodipine early July 2023. Am hoping for the better. Thank you for de video God bless you. Zambia.
Thank God.
If you want to know more about your medications when you pick them up at the pharmacy,ask the pharmacist for the insert that comes along with the medicine. It has more information than the sheets that they hand to us.
Been on it for years my ankles swelled soon ever i take it befor thay were normal
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I have been taking amlodipine since 2007 works great for me no side effects.
Thanks for you
Thanks for sharing.
I want to learn more about lowering blood pressure naturally. Thanks.
yes of course, thank you for your video suggestion
I been on it for many years with no problem.
Me too. As a matter of fact it helped the swelling in my ankles go away and I had that swelling for about 8 or 10 years, I lost track. Throughout the years none of my Family Practitioners could get my blood pressure under control. And then I started to get swelling in my ankles too for many years. I ended up in the emergency room with dangerously high blood pressure. So I finally decided to see a cardiologist. He was great, put me on 3 different blood pressure medication. And for the first time in years I finally have normal blood pressure and no more ankle swelling.
Thanks for the info Sir
Thank you for this video. I am 71years old. I have been taking Amildopine for over ten years and simasvitin tablets for over five years and I can see I am used to taking it without any side effect apart from a light swollen ankles which I have been experiencing since my teenage. Now that I am hearing so many side effects about it I thought I should ask my doctor if it can be changed for any other medicine with less side effect.
Soon after I started on amlodipine I had several rebounds of high blood pressure after the medicine had initially lowered my blood pressure. The rebounds happened during repeated dosing with amlodipine. It also made me short of breath during physical exercise, which had never happened to me either on other BP drugs or off them. That was enough to scare me off amlodipine for good. I don’t have any of those side effects on ACE inhibitors.
thanks from now I gonna take every day
Thanks 👍
A short time ago i was prescribed Amlodipine. I immediately got hives from it told the dr but he didn’t say anything about it. I gave been having problems with Morton’s Neuroma in both of my feet. My feet began to swell. In talking to my daughter she said that is what happened to her taking it. I quit taking it swelling went down immediately. However i just went to the doctor and was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease stage 3. I have never had a doctor tell me i had any issue with my kidneys. Platelets severly off and iron deficiency anemia. I am 84 years old.
I just looked up the sise effects of amlodipine. First thing it said was if you are getting hives from it this is an emergency. Great!
Now what. My health has been pretty good until now.
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I'm taking amlodipine with telmisartan,and atorvastatin plus aspirin. Question is it safe to use creatine and whey protein powder?Thanks for the post 🤔👍✌
That's a good presentation. What's a substitute for high blood pressure apart from Amlopidine
My gum was swelling I had to visit the dentist. Most of my teeth were not visible,I could not eat properly, I could not brush my teeth because of excessive gum bleeding. The dentist did an exray of my mouth and could not find anything that caused the swelling. The dentist told me it could be medication I am taking. I did a research on the drug and found out it was the Amlodipine. I told my doctor and she took me off it.
I take it for high blood pressure but it works for my depression better than any other medication
Great overview once again! Do all these warnings apply to all other antihypertensive medications?
Yes
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Thank you for the video
I use pottessizm 400mg with vitaminc product of Horbaaxh what are its benfit? Am on Amilodipine 10mg
My bp reading is 127/84 . I am 58years old
Can this cause bleeding in stools. I recently started using it as recommended by my doctor. Thanks.
I've been taking 10mg since 2017 an not one problem
I will like to know the side effects of taking amlodipine with moduretic. Thanks
What is the medicine, to the gum swelling?
I enjoyed listening to this video it's very informative thank you.
Can I take 2 10mg. Of amlodipine daily as my doctor prescribed that? Please help
I took 10mg of Amlodipine for about a year and now been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. 😮
My gums swelling had a tooth removed as got infected, cost £200. Also swollen ankles, now I know why.
I take an Amlodipine/Valsartan mix for high blood pressure inherited from my father. My BP last week at my Dr. visit was 116/78. Guess it's working. My feet and ankles do swell, though, if I'm on my feet all day.
I do too. Have good results. I started using pink Himalayan salt and my doctor cut my dosage in half, took me off a water pill and heart medicine. Yes my ankles swell but I am 64 and was always on my feet. So some broken vessels around my ankles is normal. I highly recommend pink Himalayan salt. Great flavor and great benefits. ❤❤
@fredamardis2417 - Mmmmmm, Himalayan salt for high blood pressure? How does that work?
@@ramc1016 my sisters are now using it. Our attorney is now using it. I tell everyone. Off 3 BP pills and my dosage cut in half. Actually I can go a day without my BP pill. As long as you don't eat out where they use iodized salt and over salt everything. If you do eat out drink a lot of water to flush out the salt.
Get off of it , it’s dangerous!
I almost had the veins in my legs 🦵 stripped, thank God I realized what was causing the swelling and pulsating effect in my leg 🦵 never had another problem since .
@@Luckywab - Are you talking about the blood pressure medicine or the Hymalayan salt?
Amlodipine, what I'm going to changes, to my maintenance ma'am, not the amlodipine?
It’s true I have same like this
I was given this as another BP pill. I take valsartan n have for a few yrs. My BP kept going up n down so they put me on it. I also take atorvastin for cholesterol, levothyroxine among others. I never knew about this
Please, how can I lower my diastolic readings. The systolic is always about 120 while diastolic is always above 90. I am 63 years old. Thanks for the detailed explanation in this video. The side effects are well understood, I am not having any of it while taking the drugs. Pls I need your response.
I am taking amlodipine and my problem is constipation and my right leg up to the ankle gets swollen
SAFETELMI H Telmisartan 40mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg TABS USP
Im definitely experiencing the swollen gums and tiredness….not good! 😮
One should try Magnesium, or Hibiscus Tea for high blood pressure; of course, this depends on the individual.
I take Spirulina tablets daily and drink no caffeine. Only herbal teas. Rooibos is good with different flavours.
Also take Amlodipine. Was down much better last time of a blood check. Surprised my doctor.
I take magnesium daily
@@ltanyamallory8299does it help to lower your blood pressure?
Thanks
Thank you so much for sharing as how to take amlodiphin..
You are 🌟
I take it and my knees and ankles are swelling a lot. I take it when Hydrochlorothiazide.
I need to no about side effects please and thank you
I was on amlodapine and it made my ankles swell. After I went off of thisxdrug my ankles returned to normal
Same here, when it was changed the effect was almost immediate. I hadn't seen my ankles as thin in years, even managed to wear my ankle boots again.
My left leg has had a cramp for 4 days. It hurts very bad.
@user-vc2oc6rm5y so how you control BP?
I had same reaction..n I stopped taking it..u can see my ankles now..n no swelling of my legs...
@@kamranhashmi1575read my comments..hope it helps u..
After starting Amlodipine I also began walking an hour almost everyday. That kept the swelling in my feet and lower legs to a minimum and actually went away. It came back when I stopped walking for a few months due to a different issue.
Also, I have to take a stool softener twice per day since I starter Amlodipine.
My BP went from 160/80 to 128/70 almost immediately. One day I forgot to take my pill and my BP shot back up. Whew.
I really must lose 60 pounds now! Or it will really be curtains soon enough...
I was on amalopine and my ankles swelled so I started taking it as needed if I got some sleep. This was about six months ago so I take garlic and no medicine all summer. You can come off the meds lose weight and make sure you know where your high blood pressure is coming from. Meds are a temporary fix. God has herbs, minerals and vitamins through food for healing.
I was on different meds for blood pressure for over 10 yrs . My doctor told me that I would never come off the meds. Please, loss weight and research every food and herb that lowers blood pressure and eat and take those and you will be healed. The doctor tried to put me on cholesterol medication I told her no. Look up evey food and herb to lower cholesterol went back to the doctor and cholesterol was normal.
@@martinareid8002 Thank you for your reply. I do know a lot about the foods that reduce blood pressure and I do use them. But, eating Hagan Daz doesn't help and I cook with high calorie olive oil too much.
My cholesterol is very good so that's good. No plaque in my heart. But the obesity is not good...
@@martinareid8002YAAAAA! PREACH!!
@@sheilaharrison8547 How many days per month do you do the fasting? I have tried to do it but I get hungry in the middle of the night and often eat a snack at that time. Bad! I have to keep trying to find my will power and self restraint.
I think I am finally beginning to turn the corner but still not doing enough fasting.
Congratulations on your weight loss! :)
I had serious reaction to this drug but only having taken it for 12 months with no adverse reactions. Adverse reaction included severe head aches that were 24hrs per day, muscle spasms and swollen tung
I had most of the side effects from this medicine I stopped taking it and all the side effects disappeared.