After taking Amlodipine for several months, I went to the dentist for my annual tooth cleaning. The hygienist would not do it. She said my gums were in bad condition! I never had a problem with my gums in seventy-three years. When I went to see the periodontist (gum dentist) his assistant told me they had several long-term patients who suddenly developed gum problems. Every one of them had started to take Amlodipine! I changed my blood pressure meds and my gums became healthy again. Only about 5% of people have gum issues on Amlodipine but it's good to know in case you are one of them, like me.
I have been on amlodipine for 12 years I have been having problems with swollen feet, palpitations and painful muscle cramping for a few months. Thank you for this video I did not know my problems are a side effect of the medication. I will make an appointment with my doctor.
You're so right. I had those side effects. Some doctors get mad when you complain about Amlodipine and other medications. They think patients exaggerate. I read and do research on the medications.
I've been taking Amldopine for almost a year. I developed swollen feet on my left leg. Suddenly I stopped taking it and I started my previous medicine Hydrochlorothiazide. After a while my feet becomes normal. I've an appointment with my doctor at the end of this month and discuss the issue. Thank you for your lesson.
Watch your potassium levels while on this medication. I’ve had two incidents of a spike in blood pressure. During the first, my son, who was visiting me when I became dizzy and felt like I would pass out, took me to the heart hospital where a series of tests were run. Results were all normal except for very low potassium levels. (Doctor ordered five potassium tablets, which quickly returned BP levels to normal.) I’ve since learned that some (all?) BP medications deplete minerals from the body.
I had a bad allergic reaction to this drug and 1 other. I wouldn't chance trying another so I went cold Turkey, thought I was gonna leave this world, my heart was beating so fast but the Lord kept me here. Now on a directic/potassium pill.
Love the graphics. I was on 5 mg and after 5 years with my BP under control, it increased to 224/150 and remained high for over 7 days. The MD refused to increase the dose. Working in healthcare myself, I was concerned, switched doctors and was able to get a dose of 7.5 mg. I have never had any side-effects. Your video helped see the hesitancy of the MDs to increase the dose. Thank you.
Bec Bec Bunda...Hello and How are you?Are you saying your b/p was 150 right and dropped down to 80 is that your top number or bottom number...If thats your top number the 80 well that too low of its your bottom number you are fine.Iam just checking on you...i work in a nursing home .iam a CNA ...certified nursing assistant and iam certified to take bp along with a lot of other things‼👍Anyway lets remain in touch.‼👍
Tq dr. None of the doctors tell us about the side effect as u much. At least ur advise is sensible n beneficial to those who have been taken the tablet for a long period.
When i was taking Amlodipine it caused me to hold lots of water. I would hold as much as gallons at a time. Several times I went to the hospital and was given liquid lasix. I would usually drop at least 30 to 35 ponds of fluid in two days when the doctor took me off it I weighed 287 pounds. In three weeks i weighted 243 lbs. it maybe good for the heart but not when your drowning in your own body fluids
Thank goodness for the very informative video I watched today. I have been on that medication for maybe 15 years or more. Read the information leaflets about the side affect long time but forgot. Just watched your video and can relate to many of those side effects, always feeling tired, sleepy, headache, no energy, leg cramps etc. Your way of explaining, very simple easy to understand no hard medical words. You are very entertaining that makes my headache go away while watching, Now you got a new subscriber, 😊.
Thank you for making a video explaining the details of Drug-ology LOL without being pretentious you have great communication skills . I didn't realize this about Amlodipine and I do feel a majority of the side effects overall your superb knowledge of prescription medicines and the side effects they may have on a patient enlightened me about this medicine. Thank you, I'm glad that you're a doctor and you are helping people and I can see that you really do love your work.
I am on both amlodipine and lisinopril and have not had a problem at all. I’ve been on them both for several years. As well as Eliquis and Multaq. All 4 are for my heart.
Yes sir it's true I was taking 10ml then I stop because my feet swelling but my cardiology change for low 2.5ml now nomore swelling thank you for tha information sir have a blessed day 🙏😊
Oh my gosh! I had no idea. Thank you so much . My Dr. never told me. Didn’t even know it was for my heart., I was already on high pressure meds. I was shocked . I’ll keep watching your channel .
Shockingly surprised, how good nice ,friendly, clear with great English accent. It took seconds to familiarise with you, I don't have words, I am using these medications. Thanks a lot.
You made me smile, maybe look a little younger! I've been taking this a few years now, and yes, my face does get rosy, but not easy to make me blush at my age, 73!
I had been on it for years. Suddenly my blood pressure dropped to 80/60. I became very lethargic. Doctor too me off the drug. I’m still on Lisinopril and doing fine.
After seven different doctors, in two different states, with no diagnosis, my son was finally referred to the Mayo Clinic. His symptoms were weight loss due to constant coughing, and choking, while eating. He continued to have the sensation that Food was trapped in his esophagus, even when it was not. We went to: an ENT, gastrointestinal doctors, and a neurologist. He had swallow studies, CT scans, and an EGD. No one could determine what was wrong with him. After getting to the Mayo Clinic, he was assigned to an actual team of physicians. Several different specialists in different areas. At the end of our 10th day there, he was diagnosed with a sensory disorder in his throat. What did they prescribe for him? Amlodipine! In seven weeks, after almost 2 years, he had relief! He took the medication for nearly 7 months. He was given permission to wean himself off. That was in early 2017. He has not had a single problem since then!
Love the way you educate us all - you speak straight & direct-simple through our level of understanding- your illustration is very helpful - thanks for sharing your know how- pls stay& keep your ways
Just started this medication 1 week ago. First few days I feel like I had a flu, some of the days I felt hot, sort of like if I had a fever, felt terrible. Now I’m having a bit of swollen ankles. I’m being patient as I just started it and will continue to monitor my side effects. I’m hoping it works out, I’m tired of looking for a good BP med, I’ve tried different types, and always so sensitive to meds 😑
24/7 terrible depression (apathy, no motivation, no joy, loss of interest in my usual interests) 24/7 hot and cold flushes 24/7 absolutely shattered (even more so, than with my severe ME. and Fibromyalgia) Cough and hoarse Some favourite foods and drinks taste horrible Zero appetite, resulting in a VERY poor diet 2 stone weight gain in the 2 yrs I've been on it, due to poor eating (see above, the severe depression and absolutely no appetite, so grazing on small snacks all the time, and comfort eating due to the depression!) The taste changes and complete loss of appetite happened shortly after starting it, but the depression came on slower, and it is only in retrospect, and seeing the time line, that I am 90% sure that Amlodipine has caused this crippling depression.
Thank you Dr. I have been taking this Amlodipine for Years now, and my ankles get Swollen just about everyday. But my Practioner just lowered it to 5 milligrams, and they're still the same.
Thanks for the explanation. I was put on Amlodipine 5 mg twice as a combination with Telmisartan 40 a month back. It controls my BP well especially diastolic ( from 105-110 to 75-80, and systolic at 110 ). But started severe heel pain, pain in other joints and swelling in both feet and weight gain.
@@tressawills4693 i get a sudden onset of a joint or knee pain that i never had in my entire life, im 68, i was riding my bike and both knees started hurting so bad when i stepped off the bike i was walking like a cripple, it happens randomly and is embarresing walking around like a cripple, plus the face getting super red as soon as a little stess happens.
Taking this medicine for almost 8 yrs.now started to 5 mg and now 10 mg by watching this video now I know if what the caused of often had headache and sometimes foot muscle cramp...
Am just listen to this now and have been wondering that why am l feeling tired or sleepy always and am on this same blood tablet.l keep forcing my self in what ever am doing but l no that something is wrong somewhere thanks for the video.
I began having serious problems with Lisinopril, and was switched onto amlodipine. But instead of starting me at 2.5 mg, my doctor, Aruna Agraharcar, started me off at 10 mg, with no warnings of any kind. I thought I was dying of heart failure. I was unable to take care of myself, and often needed help carrying groceries in from my car. I actually experienced episodes of light-headedness behind the wheel of a car. When I brought these things up to my doctor, she told me it was all my fault. I fear for my life as this has happened twice in less than 2 years. I do not know what the future holds for me. I also use CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea, and suffer from serious a fever, that makes CPAP unusable when my nose is stopped up. I had been taking Benadryl at bedtime so that I could use CPAP. I will be 69 in June, and saw your warnings about Benadryl. What am I supposed to do? My doctor tells me nothing, blames me for everything, and is of absolutely no help at all. Nobody listens, nobody cares. I do not know what to do. Any ideas?
If the benadryl has a drowsy effect or a sleeping aid..pls stop using it...with sleep apnea you are obstructing the wake up signal for oxygen sent by your brain when needed as you sleep. If you are lucky you'll wake up feeling dizzy and uncoordinated because the brain could not get enough oxygen while you sleep, because the signal to wake and breath has been ignored due to the sleeping medication you took. I nearly died of this ignorance a while ago until I my consultant explained the danger of taking sleeping aid why my brain was waking me up during the night. It was short of oxygen due to the sleep apnea
When I was taking Amlodipine I had edema of my left foot and painful and inflamed ankle. I told my doctor about this so he told me to discontinue taking and change it to other drug.
Wow! Sounds like a Mediterranean diet could come in handy for helping to reduce high blood pressure. It's frightening to learn that people have these heart-type conditions. Thanks for sharing.
I started taking amlodipine on August 22nd. Two weeks into it I started having side effects swelling of the feet, anxiety, dizziness, headaches, nausea, back lower pain, I couldn’t eat very much felt very fatigue. 18 days later after stopping the med I’m still experiencing nausea and dizziness. I just want to feel better already.
The doctor started amlodipine many years ago when I first showed signs of high blood pressure. I was in my 50s. After taking it for a few months, I started getting ED but put it off to naturing course of aging. When it got worse, I researched the side effects of Amlodipine and found that ED is indeed one of the side effects.
Do research on Citrulline and Arginine! And watermelon ! Eat the green ! For E.D. do course for two months and you may see improvement ! IAM 74 and did get improvement ! You may be lacking Nitro oxide which is creating your problem !
Thanks Doctor for sharing this information. I used to feel aches on my knees anytime I mistakenly swallowed 10mg of the drug. But since I reduced to taking 5mg, no side effects.
I am taking Amlodipine as my maintenance for high blood pressure.Thanks for your information about its side effects to make me aware of it. God bless you
Very good explanation!...I like it when a doctor simplifies medicine and medical terms because, patients will be able to understand ‘to a certain extent’ how to take their medicine for optimal results....Excellent!
You are a cool doctor I just happened to stumble on your site. You're funny and very knowledgeable of medications keep up the good work. God bless you and your family
Thank you for that information about amlodipine. I do get some of those side effects. I will try walking more it’s been hard do to the virus. I haven’t been going out much. I take 10mg. I also have arthritis so i am in pain a lot. Thanks again for the information I will check with my doctor soon. Take care be safe
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Dr. You're absolutely right. AMLODIPINE has a lots of side effects. Right now I have been reducing the dose of all the pills I'm using for my problems of cardio-vasculaires, high blood, swelling ankles and itchy skins. Now, I'm feeling a little more fine. Though, I still maintain to have in possession the medication available in case of urgency.
I have been experiencing severe swelling of calves and feet. I take Metoprolol, Lisinopril and Amlodipine for High blood pressure. The swelling is recent and it sucks.
I stopped taking it after 5 years Bcz my bp reading around 130 -140 My age is 73.i m fit also avid jogger n cyclist .please advise can I stop it.i stopped around a month ready
I take 10 mg Amlodipine per day Only minor side effects. Was lethargic but changed my routine to take pl at night. Also had a strange itching sensation under my fingsr a toenails where I need to squeeze my finger tips or toe tips (tips of my toes). I feel that I often woke up coming out of an anxietous dream and had to breath deeply and slowly for a few minutes to calm down before getting out of bed in the morning. This had changed after a year of taking it when I changed pharmacists and I believe I got a different pill manufacturer. Mine now has the code Cip. I do not know what the previous code was unfortunately.
I was on Amlodipine before for quiet sometimes but I have severe cough which I thought it's because of the medication.I consult my doctor about it which he told me it's rare to have such side effect.After switch to new anti hypertension drug no more experiencing bad cough anymore.
Thank you doctor this video was very useful. I had noticed it was feeling very tired and my feet ankles was swelling and aching. now i know what i can do to help make me work better.
So glad to know this information. I have clients who experience so many different things with medications! Thank you for always providing amazing info.
Thank you fir the info on amilodopine and linsapril. My dr had to start me in linsopril because with just the amilodopine my BP was coming up all the time at 185/265 and even higher. It’s come way down with the added new one. YOU ROCK! NEW SUB HERE AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!! ALWAYS STAY SAFE AND THANKS FOR EDUCATING US ALL!💜❤️🤗🙏🇺🇸🙋♀️
I like your videos because they are very well illustrted through cartoons which restate your important principles and clarify if we are unsure what we may not have picked up due to your accent. Your ennunciation and tempo help to clarify. Your goal of informing patients and family of concerns without being alarmist are also very valuable. Keep up your great efforts. I'm subscribed and enjoying your many contributions.
Thank you for your appreciative words.I'm glad that these videos are of some value.I'll continue to put at weekly content. & happy to have you on board.
I've been talking this at 5mg since December 2020. It was added to Candesartan after my B P started to elevate. It is doing a wonderful job but I do have one side effect being swelling in my left ankle. Now I'll walk more. Thanks Doc.
It can cause skin dryness which can lead to itching, but this is very rare(0.1%) of cases.Discuss with your doctor if your itching is caused by something else or needs to be worked up.
Thank you for this amazing explanation, very easy to understand. I haven't experienced this myself however I've had a few clients that were experiencing some of these symptoms! Thank you for the tips!
I was put on 10mgs in the morning and i had all the side effects. I felt drunk for 2 weeks and it didn't improve. I took 5mgs at night and 5 in the morning and am much better now.
I was on Losartan 50 MG for 5 yrs but now my pressure wasn't going down. Doctor prescribed Amlodipine and will start on it today. Hope I don't get any serious side effects.
I am using amlodipine for almost 11 yrs..May time nanga- ngalay ang mga binti ko.. Ang sakit gang Sa anckle ko.. Side effects na pal un.. Thank you so much doc..
I am 60, been taking 5mg for 5 yrs now, swelling on left side is the main problem. Anyway never had such clear explanation so far, thank you and God bless.
I used amlodepine for 5 years 10 mg at first time I fell like dizzy and my ankles are swollen but later I tolerated and fell ok .but my my anckles swollen only in the afternoon. I ask my doctor about this and the side effect he said that it is normal .
I have been on this drug 4 years and I have 4 of the side effects daily. Thank you for the information and I will speak to my Doctor! Have a Blessed day!
I am allergic to all BP med(facial and throat swelling ) I have been on all mess in every class. and struggling with getting my BP down. 170/90 is my usual. Anyone have suggestions on what to do?
@@dianafoster3313 Thank you Diana! Steel Cut Oatmeal is excellent also. I cut my meds in half by taking the meds at night and having oatmeal in the morning. Kept my b/p in the normal range overall. HTH
Are you experiencing side effects from Amlodipine?
This is my second week and I feel weak in the morning feeling like throwing up and to the loo 5 to 6 time a night
My doctor give me a 5 mg. amlodipine and valsartan 80mg.
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I am using 10,,,mg leg sweeping advice me
Yes , going to the loo all though the day and night
My father was taking this medicine for last thirty years and without any problem. He is now 92 years old.
Same medicine for 25 years! Oh boy!
I have been taking it for 15 years now and no problem for me 😁
I have taken 2.5 mg for 6 years! Should I keep taking it? No side effects you mentioned.
Thank you. These people are scaring the hell out of me!
After taking Amlodipine for several months, I went to
the dentist for my annual tooth cleaning. The hygienist would not do it. She said my gums were in bad condition! I never had a problem with my gums in seventy-three years. When I went to see the periodontist (gum dentist) his assistant told me they had several long-term patients who suddenly developed gum problems. Every one of them had started to take Amlodipine! I changed my blood pressure meds and my gums became healthy again. Only about 5% of people have gum issues on Amlodipine but it's good to know in case you are one of them, like me.
Thanks for sharing your experience, if you are interested here is a case study: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3118083/
Interesting! What medication did you change it to?
I have been on amlodipine for 12 years I have been having problems with swollen feet, palpitations and painful muscle cramping for a few months. Thank you for this video I did not know my problems are a side effect of the medication. I will make an appointment with my doctor.
Thanks for sharing, good luck!
You're so right. I had those side effects. Some doctors get mad when you complain about Amlodipine and other medications. They think patients exaggerate. I read and do research on the medications.
I've been taking Amldopine for almost a year. I developed swollen feet on my left leg. Suddenly I stopped taking it and I started my previous medicine Hydrochlorothiazide. After a while my feet becomes normal. I've an appointment with my doctor at the end of this month and discuss the issue. Thank you for your lesson.
I used to take amlodipine, I never experienced side affects, doctor stopped medication because my blood pressure was under control.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Never bexperienced any changes or ill feelings on my body taking Amlodipine 10mg before. Its only now my feet swell usually in the afternoon.
How long did it take to get it under control an want you do to get it back normal
Watch your potassium levels while on this medication. I’ve had two incidents of a spike in blood pressure. During the first, my son, who was visiting me when I became dizzy and felt like I would pass out, took me to the heart hospital where a series of tests were run. Results were all normal except for very low potassium levels. (Doctor ordered five potassium tablets, which quickly returned BP levels to normal.) I’ve since learned that some (all?) BP medications deplete minerals from the body.
I had a bad allergic reaction to this drug and 1 other. I wouldn't chance trying another so I went cold Turkey, thought I was gonna leave this world, my heart was beating so fast but the Lord kept me here. Now on a directic/potassium pill.
What is that called?
Love the graphics. I was on 5 mg and after 5 years with my BP under control, it increased to 224/150 and remained high for over 7 days. The MD refused to increase the dose. Working in healthcare myself, I was concerned, switched doctors and was able to get a dose of 7.5 mg. I have never had any side-effects. Your video helped see the hesitancy of the MDs to increase the dose. Thank you.
Thanks for your feedback, appreciated.
I'm also taking amlodipine now 2yrs this march,thanks godness🙏so far i'm ok and my bp drop down 150/100.. to 120/80
Bec Bec Bunda...Hello and How are you?Are you saying your b/p was 150 right and dropped down to 80 is that your top number or bottom number...If thats your top number the 80 well that too low of its your bottom number you are fine.Iam just checking on you...i work in a nursing home .iam a CNA ...certified nursing assistant and iam certified to take bp along with a lot of other things‼👍Anyway lets remain in touch.‼👍
Hello Becbec......
Tq dr. None of the doctors tell us about the side effect as u much. At least ur advise is sensible n beneficial to those who have been taken the tablet for a long period.
Appreciate your feedback, thank you.I am glad it was of some value.
When i was taking Amlodipine it caused me to hold lots of water. I would hold as much as gallons at a time. Several times I went to the hospital and was given liquid lasix. I would usually drop at least 30 to 35 ponds of fluid in two days when the doctor took me off it I weighed 287 pounds. In three weeks i weighted 243 lbs. it maybe good for the heart but not when your drowning in your own body fluids
Thank you so much. I have the swelling an k les dizziness, light headed. Always feeling unsteady.
Thank goodness for the very informative video I watched today.
I have been on that medication for maybe 15 years or more. Read the information leaflets about the side affect long time but forgot.
Just watched your video and can relate to many of those side effects, always feeling tired, sleepy, headache, no energy, leg cramps etc.
Your way of explaining, very simple easy to understand no hard medical words. You are very entertaining that makes my headache go away while watching,
Now you got a new subscriber, 😊.
Thank you for making a video explaining the details of Drug-ology LOL without being pretentious you have great communication skills . I didn't realize this about Amlodipine and I do feel a majority of the side effects overall your superb knowledge of prescription medicines and the side effects they may have on a patient enlightened me about this medicine. Thank you, I'm glad that you're a doctor and you are helping people and I can see that you really do love your work.
I’m on Amlodipine 5mg 10 months the side effects are so severe for me my son found this video for me
I am on both amlodipine and lisinopril and have not had a problem at all. I’ve been on them both for several years. As well as Eliquis and Multaq. All 4 are for my heart.
Lisinopril made me cough a lot. My PCP told me to discontnue taking it.
@@ellenpeck1858 yescoughing for mos switched to Losartan.
Yes sir it's true I was taking 10ml then I stop because my feet swelling but my cardiology change for low 2.5ml now nomore swelling thank you for tha information sir have a blessed day 🙏😊
All the best, thanks for your feedback.Very kind of you.
Oh my gosh! I had no idea. Thank you so much . My Dr. never told me. Didn’t even know it was for my heart., I was already on high pressure meds. I was shocked . I’ll keep watching your channel .
Thanks for watching and appreciate your support and feedback.
You should never take a medication unless you are sure you know why you are being prescribed it. That is for your own safety.
All ways check out the side effects 👏 👌 🙌.
Thanks for the information. No body discuss side effects of such drugs, even though it is very important, as we are taking it regularly.
Thank you for your feedback.Appreciate this!
My mom actually taking this regularly. Thanks a lot for uploading this here. God bless you..
Done subscribe
I am taking amlodipine for many years and I never have any problems.
Me too, I've been taking it for years no problems.
Me to 10 years to be exact no side effect
Me neither. I’m 74 and been taking it for years 🤷♀️
Shockingly surprised, how good nice ,friendly, clear with great English accent. It took seconds to familiarise with you, I don't have words, I am using these medications. Thanks a lot.
Thank you! 😃
You made me smile, maybe look a little younger! I've been taking this a few years now, and yes, my face does get rosy, but not easy to make me blush at my age, 73!
😀
@@ThinkYourHealth I like to make a fella's heart fluttert! Must tell my husband!
I had been on it for years. Suddenly my blood pressure dropped to 80/60. I became very lethargic. Doctor too me off the drug. I’m still on Lisinopril and doing fine.
After seven different doctors, in two different states, with no diagnosis, my son was finally referred to the Mayo Clinic. His symptoms were weight loss due to constant coughing, and choking, while eating. He continued to have the sensation that Food was trapped in his esophagus, even when it was not. We went to: an ENT, gastrointestinal doctors, and a neurologist. He had swallow studies, CT scans, and an EGD. No one could determine what was wrong with him. After getting to the Mayo Clinic, he was assigned to an actual team of physicians. Several different specialists in different areas. At the end of our 10th day there, he was diagnosed with a sensory disorder in his throat. What did they prescribe for him? Amlodipine! In seven weeks, after almost 2 years, he had relief! He took the medication for nearly 7 months. He was given permission to wean himself off. That was in early 2017. He has not had a single problem since then!
Love the way you educate us all - you speak straight & direct-simple through our level of understanding- your illustration is very helpful - thanks for sharing your know how- pls stay& keep your ways
Really appreciate your comment and continues to motivate me to make more educational health care related videos.
Just started this medication 1 week ago. First few days I feel like I had a flu, some of the days I felt hot, sort of like if I had a fever, felt terrible. Now I’m having a bit of swollen ankles. I’m being patient as I just started it and will continue to monitor my side effects. I’m hoping it works out, I’m tired of looking for a good BP med, I’ve tried different types, and always so sensitive to meds 😑
Get off it
Yes I have heart palpitations ,chest pain waking up to pee and thank u for your info 🙂
Hello Lilian.....
24/7 terrible depression (apathy, no motivation, no joy, loss of interest in my usual interests)
24/7 hot and cold flushes
24/7 absolutely shattered (even more so, than with my severe ME. and Fibromyalgia)
Cough and hoarse
Some favourite foods and drinks taste horrible
Zero appetite, resulting in a VERY poor diet
2 stone weight gain in the 2 yrs I've been on it, due to poor eating (see above, the severe depression and absolutely no appetite, so grazing on small snacks all the time, and comfort eating due to the depression!)
The taste changes and complete loss of appetite happened shortly after starting it, but the depression came on slower, and it is only in retrospect, and seeing the time line, that I am 90% sure that Amlodipine has caused this crippling depression.
Thankyou doctor.whatever you discussed happened to me.I was taking 10 mg and now 1/2 tablet after consulting my doctor.
Great, thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for this enlightening video about Amlodipine..God bless you!
Thank you too, so nice of you.
Thank you Dr. I have been taking this Amlodipine for Years now, and my ankles get Swollen just about everyday. But my Practioner just lowered it to 5 milligrams, and they're still the same.
You are so lively, funny. and so simple. Your infos are the best so far, well explained. Keep it up!!
Thank you so much!
Thanx for d info dear Doc... ' am taking amlodipine for 5 years now and thankful that it has no side effects 🤩 ... Ms. Violeth DC 🇵🇭
Thanks for sharing you experience .Glad you have no side effects.
Thanks for the explanation. I was put on Amlodipine 5 mg twice as a combination with Telmisartan 40 a month back. It controls my BP well especially diastolic ( from 105-110 to 75-80, and systolic at 110 ). But started severe heel pain, pain in other joints and swelling in both feet and weight gain.
Thanks for sharing, the swelling in your feet can be a side effect from Amlodipine.Talk to your Doctor about this.
Wow I've been having Severe heel pain on this drug also
@@ThinkYourHealth i have been advised 2 dose per day of 5 mg . But I am having swelling in feet at evening evry day . Is this harm full ??
Aches in joints/ knees
@@tressawills4693 i get a sudden onset of a joint or knee pain that i never had in my entire life, im 68, i was riding my bike and both knees started hurting so bad when i stepped off the bike i was walking like a cripple, it happens randomly and is embarresing walking around like a cripple, plus the face getting super red as soon as a little stess happens.
I used amlodipine more than 5 yrs now.... I have no experience bad.
No speak English??
I do have red eyes what do I do?
I’ve taken it for about 2 years……… I’ve never experienced side effects!
Killed my liver and gave me jaundice
@@jay-zeelterbilinsky3977 ended cup uth N,
Taking this medicine for almost 8 yrs.now started to 5 mg and now 10 mg by watching this video now I know if what the caused of often had headache and sometimes foot muscle cramp...
Consider lowering the dose, but of course, talk to your doctor.
Hello Pretty......
Am just listen to this now and have been wondering that why am l feeling tired or sleepy always and am on this same blood tablet.l keep forcing my self in what ever am doing but l no that something is wrong somewhere thanks for the video.
I began having serious problems with Lisinopril, and was switched onto amlodipine. But instead of starting me at 2.5 mg, my doctor, Aruna Agraharcar, started me off at 10 mg, with no warnings of any kind. I thought I was dying of heart failure. I was unable to take care of myself, and often needed help carrying groceries in from my car. I actually experienced episodes of light-headedness behind the wheel of a car. When I brought these things up to my doctor, she told me it was all my fault. I fear for my life as this has happened twice in less than 2 years. I do not know what the future holds for me. I also use CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea, and suffer from serious a fever, that makes CPAP unusable when my nose is stopped up. I had been taking Benadryl at bedtime so that I could use CPAP. I will be 69 in June, and saw your warnings about Benadryl. What am I supposed to do? My doctor tells me nothing, blames me for everything, and is of absolutely no help at all. Nobody listens, nobody cares. I do not know what to do. Any ideas?
Get a new doctor
Oh dear...is your Dr under public health care or private? In some countries, that makes a considerably huge difference. 😕
If the benadryl has a drowsy effect or a sleeping aid..pls stop using it...with sleep apnea you are obstructing the wake up signal for oxygen sent by your brain when needed as you sleep. If you are lucky you'll wake up feeling dizzy and uncoordinated because the brain could not get enough oxygen while you sleep, because the signal to wake and breath has been ignored due to the sleeping medication you took. I nearly died of this ignorance a while ago until I my consultant explained the danger of taking sleeping aid why my brain was waking me up during the night. It was short of oxygen due to the sleep apnea
I hope someone helps you Darling. I know what its like to have no one.
When I was taking Amlodipine I had edema of my left foot and painful and inflamed ankle. I told my doctor about this so he told me to discontinue taking and change it to other drug.
This for updating the viewers about your experience.
Wow! Sounds like a Mediterranean diet could come in handy for helping to reduce high blood pressure. It's frightening to learn that people have these heart-type conditions. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, I would recommend the Mediterranean diet.Here is a link to the trial showing this: link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1741-7015-11-207
@@ThinkYourHealth, thanks. I'll check it out.
I started taking amlodipine on August 22nd. Two weeks into it I started having side effects swelling of the feet, anxiety, dizziness, headaches, nausea, back lower pain, I couldn’t eat very much felt very fatigue. 18 days later after stopping the med I’m still experiencing nausea and dizziness. I just want to feel better already.
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Interesting info about AMLODIPINE! Thank you for sharing!
Any time!
Dr. John...your english speaking voice is very good....not like the others...I like it...
Thank you for your remarks and feedback.
The doctor started amlodipine many years ago when I first showed signs of high blood pressure. I was in my 50s. After taking it for a few months, I started getting ED but put it off to naturing course of aging. When it got worse, I researched the side effects of Amlodipine and found that ED is indeed one of the side effects.
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I think it has the opposite effect, but I take it before bedtime
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Thanks doctor to enlightened the public side effects of blood pressure tablets and how to cope with it. Thanks and God bless .
Hello Dorcas......
Thanks Doctor for sharing this information. I used to feel aches on my knees anytime I mistakenly swallowed 10mg of the drug. But since I reduced to taking 5mg, no side effects.
Thanks for sharing your story.Good luck.
I have aches in my knees, since I been taking Amolodipine
I am taking Amlodipine as my maintenance for high blood pressure.Thanks for your information about its side effects to make me aware of it. God bless you
I am happy it was of value to you.
Very good explanation!...I like it when a doctor simplifies medicine and medical terms because, patients will be able to understand ‘to a certain extent’ how to take their medicine for optimal results....Excellent!
I appreciate your feedback, thank you!
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You are a cool doctor I just happened to stumble on your site. You're funny and very knowledgeable of medications keep up the good work. God bless you and your family
I have swelling in my legs and ankles
Thank you
Thank you for that information about amlodipine. I do get some of those side effects. I will try walking more it’s been hard do to the virus. I haven’t been going out much. I take 10mg. I also have arthritis so i am in pain a lot. Thanks again for the information I will check with my doctor soon. Take care be safe
I never heard of this until now 👍🏽
Glad, I could help.
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Thank you for your very kind words.
Dr. You're absolutely right. AMLODIPINE has a lots of side effects. Right now I have been reducing the dose of all the pills I'm using for my problems of cardio-vasculaires, high blood, swelling ankles and itchy skins. Now, I'm feeling a little more fine. Though, I still maintain to have in possession the medication available in case of urgency.
I have not had sxs from Amlodipine, as far as I know. I do feel dizzy in morning on some days, upon arising, however. Thank you for your post!😊
Thank you for the information. I have three side effects you talked about.
I walk 2.5 to 5 miles per day. 7 days a week.
I have been on this for many years! I have never had any side effects!!!!!!!
Thank you for your immediate reply re swelling of my legs and ankles......God bless and always keep safe❤
Happy to help!
I have been experiencing severe swelling of calves and feet. I take Metoprolol, Lisinopril and Amlodipine for High blood pressure. The swelling is recent and it sucks.
I take the same three medications and have swelling in my left leg from my knee down.
I have been use Amlodipine nd lisonpril for the past 5years I don't see bad effect on my body at all.
I've been taking amlo for 10 years and it works well on me.
Been taking amlodopine norvasc specifically when i was 55 but now at 69 i shifted to the generic amlodopine instead ..and my bp is always normal....
Thanks for sharing your experience with the drug.
I stopped taking it after 5 years
Bcz my bp reading around 130 -140
My age is 73.i m fit also avid jogger n cyclist .please advise can I stop it.i stopped around a month ready
Am experiencing peripheral neuropathy symptoms is that a side effect of amlodipine. Thanks for your talk about Amlodipine.
I learn so much the way you present! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Hello Christine......
I take 10 mg Amlodipine per day Only minor side effects. Was lethargic but changed my routine to take pl at night. Also had a strange itching sensation under my fingsr a toenails where I need to squeeze my finger tips or toe tips (tips of my toes). I feel that I often woke up coming out of an anxietous dream and had to breath deeply and slowly for a few minutes to calm down before getting out of bed in the morning. This had changed after a year of taking it when I changed pharmacists and I believe I got a different pill manufacturer. Mine now has the code Cip. I do not know what the previous code was unfortunately.
Luckily, I am not having any side effects with 10mg that you mentioned.
My husband are using amlodopine. So far so good, no side effects.
Great explanation of how to reduce the side effects of amlodipine.
Thanks for your feedback.Appreciate your support.
Hello Dr Sno......
I like this Doctors knowledge and humor I wish I had one just like him.
Loved learning about these hacks! Super helpful! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise! Greatly appreciated! :)
Glad it was helpful!
I was on Amlodipine before for quiet sometimes but I have severe cough which I thought it's because of the medication.I consult my doctor about it which he told me it's rare to have such side effect.After switch to new anti hypertension drug no more experiencing bad cough anymore.
Great video! Helping people who take Almodipine!
Glad it was helpful!Thank you!
Hello Yulia......
Thank you doctor this video was very useful. I had noticed it was feeling very tired and my feet ankles was swelling and aching. now i know what i can do to help make me work better.
You are most welcome, good luck.
So glad to know this information. I have clients who experience so many different things with medications! Thank you for always providing amazing info.
You are so welcome!Thanks for checking this out.Medication side effects can be frightening.
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I am onAmlodipine 10 and suffer from swollen feet,thank you for your advise
Thank you Doc.for sharing this issue 🙏❤️🙏
Welcome!
Thank you fir the info on amilodopine and linsapril. My dr had to start me in linsopril because with just the amilodopine my BP was coming up all the time at 185/265 and even higher. It’s come way down with the added new one. YOU ROCK! NEW SUB HERE AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!! ALWAYS STAY SAFE AND THANKS FOR EDUCATING US ALL!💜❤️🤗🙏🇺🇸🙋♀️
Wonderful!Thanks for the sub.Great that your BP is better controlled.
I like your videos because they are very well illustrted through cartoons which restate your important principles and clarify if we are unsure what we may not have picked up due to your accent. Your ennunciation and tempo help to clarify. Your goal of informing patients and family of concerns without being alarmist are also very valuable. Keep up your great efforts. I'm subscribed and enjoying your many contributions.
Thank you for your appreciative words.I'm glad that these videos are of some value.I'll continue to put at weekly content. & happy to have you on board.
Thank you Doctor for good explanation I`ll been amlodepine for so many year. Yap sometimes I experience those side effects if i take 10 mg amlodepine
Thank you very much for your feedback and sharing your experience.
Hello Edna.......
wow, I didn;t know anything about this kind of side effects. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for you feedback and for checking the video out.
I take amlodopine 5yrs itsgood for me
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I've been talking this at 5mg since December 2020. It was added to Candesartan after my B P started to elevate. It is doing a wonderful job but I do have one side effect being swelling in my left ankle. Now I'll walk more. Thanks Doc.
Appreciate you feedback.Thank you.
A very good explanation of the use of a Lodi pine. Thank you as I take this medication.
You're very welcome
I’m glad I’m off that pill had bad swelling in my ankles that God
I also had bad swelling in my ankles and was not aware that of the side effects of taking 10mg of Amlodipine. I'm glad I watched this video.
Thank you doctor and God bless you. Does this medication give itch like pinching and what can we do stop the itching .
It can cause skin dryness which can lead to itching, but this is very rare(0.1%) of cases.Discuss with your doctor if your itching is caused by something else or needs to be worked up.
Thank you for this amazing explanation, very easy to understand. I haven't experienced this myself however I've had a few clients that were experiencing some of these symptoms! Thank you for the tips!
I really appreciate you checking the video out & your feedback!
I was put on 10mgs in the morning and i had all the side effects. I felt drunk for 2 weeks and it didn't improve. I took 5mgs at night and 5 in the morning and am much better now.
Im on amlodopine 5mg but i get palpitations and swollen ankles also on lisinopril 5mg.
Im 71.
I was taking amlodepine last year
And it changed to lozartan because I do suffer of numb, knee, feet, leegs and swollen all of my body up to my face.
I was on Losartan 50 MG for 5 yrs but now my pressure wasn't going down. Doctor prescribed Amlodipine and will start on it today. Hope I don't get any serious side effects.
Never had any problems!! Thank God!🙏🏽
Hello Dianna......
I am using amlodipine for almost 11 yrs..May time nanga- ngalay ang mga binti ko.. Ang sakit gang Sa anckle ko.. Side effects na pal un.. Thank you so much doc..
Welcome.
oo nga eh naranasan ko yong pamamaga ng binti kot paa daliri
I am 60, been taking 5mg for 5 yrs now, swelling on left side is the main problem.
Anyway never had such clear explanation so far, thank you and God bless.
Thank you for your kind words, appreciate your comment.
My wife is on amlodipine. She has been on this drug five years down the line, some of these side effects have expressed yes. Scared!
Thanks for sharing your wife's experience.you can have a discussion with her primary care Doctor.sometimes, reducing the dose can help.
I used amlodepine for 5 years 10 mg at first time I fell like dizzy and my ankles are swollen but later I tolerated and fell ok .but my my anckles swollen only in the afternoon. I ask my doctor about this and the side effect he said that it is normal .
Read entire transcript here: drthinkyourhealth.com/what-are-the-side-effects-of-amlodipine-4-hacks-to-reduce-side-effects/
What are the reasons for clicking dislike here, please explain. There is no medicine without side effects.
Thanks for your support.
Thank goodness for the info doctor, may God's blessings on you always.
My husband has been on 10 mg amlodipine almost 20 yrs with no side effects.
Yes agree
I have been on this drug 4 years and I have 4 of the side effects daily. Thank you for the information and I will speak to my Doctor! Have a Blessed day!
Me, every time I take it, terrible palpitation!!! I get scared! Also feeling tired all the time
I have been getting anxiety since changing from lisinopril to Norvasc
I am allergic to all BP med(facial and throat swelling ) I have been on all mess in every class. and struggling with getting my BP down. 170/90 is my usual. Anyone have suggestions on what to do?
@@dianafoster3313 Thank you Diana! Steel Cut Oatmeal is excellent also. I cut my meds in half by taking the meds at night and having oatmeal in the morning. Kept my b/p in the normal range overall. HTH
Thanks for explaining so well. I have swollen ankles. I have alopecia could it be the effect from the drug