AMLODIPINE BESYLATE Reviews (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE)Average Rating: 1.9 (64 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare AMLODIPINE BESYLATE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR AMLODIPINE BESY | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | High blood pressure | First it was lightheaded upon standing, then muscle/leg pain, heart palpitations, and finally swollen legs/ankles. I have had enough and am telling my doctor to switch me to a different medication. | Anything over 5mg causes too many side effects. | F | 56 | 4 years 10 1X day | 3/29/2024 | 1 | High blood pressure | Fast heart rate in the morning can hardly walk eyes hurt neck pain chest pain blood pressure still high and anxiety is too— worse cold sweat you name it I've had it | My advice don't take this I have tried it twice and the side affects are the worst and they never get better. Do yourself a favor and request something else | F | 40 | 9 months 5mg 1X day | 3/28/2024 | 4 | high blood pressure | I'm still taking this medication. Hot flashes no longer an issue. Works with losartan well | F | 72 | 5 years 5mg 1X day | 3/12/2024 Patient History | 2 | High blood pressure | Severe heart burn(chest pain). Brain fog. Feeling “off†| I suffer from gerd and this made my chest feel like it was going to explode. Anyone else? | M | 42 | 10 days 5mg 1X day | 3/4/2024 | 1 | Hypertension | Worst med I have had to take. Depression Nausea headache nasal dryness no appetite Anxiety aches in legs | It is poison this medication. Should be banned | F | 69 | 10 days 20mg 1X day | 11/16/2023 | 5 | Hypertension | I have experienced no side effects. | This was added to my other blood pressure meds (Losartan and Metoprolol) as they were no longer adequately controlling my BP. I am amazed at how well this works.. My blood pressure immediately came down to normal levels. | F | 80 | 21 days 5 mg 1X day | 8/30/2023 | 1 | Hbp | Feet & Ankle swelling; headache;..joint pain;fatigue; neck pain | This drug makes you feel lousy due to all the sides effects | F | 72 | 5 years 5mg 1X day | 7/11/2023 | 1 | Hypertension | Relaxed intestines so they could not contract. Swollen feet and ankles. Headaches and brain fog. Plus BP was still high | F | 74 | 5 days 10 mg 1X day | 7/3/2023 | 3 | Hypertension | Sore, bleeding gums, severe Achilles heel pain, ankle collapse, pain in legs, feet/toes, headache | Took 2.5, then 5mg for years, then ineffective, graduated to 10 mg. Severe Achilles heel pain. Immobilizing. Dr's position-unaware of such side effects despite found reference in"Journal of Human Hypertension",vol 13, p 565-566,Aug 1999, "Achilles Tendonitis:An Unusual Complication of Amlodipine Therapy, S.Podley, A.Cox, M.Feher | F | 79 | 60 days 10mg 1X day | 7/1/2023 | 1 | High blood pressure | Headaches, heart palpitations, chest pain, this tablet was the worst blood pressure tablets that I tried | Do your research first before trying this drug | M | 53 | 1 months 5mg 1X day | 6/30/2023 | 2 | HBP | Brain fog, blurred vision, light headed, weakness, diarrhea rapid heart rate. | M | 61 | 3 months 2.5 1X day | 6/29/2023 | 1 | hypertension | In my opinion Amlodipine is a poison drug with a vary long half-life. I was given it for hypertension. On day 11 of taking this drug I got brain fog, light headedness, a dull headache and became nonfunctional. My wife had to do all the driving, shopping, paid the bills, etc. This condition lasted for about 3 weeks. Stay away from this drug. | 63 | 11 days 5mg 1X day | 3/17/2023 | 1 | HBP | I started with swollen ankles and feet but that resolved(sort of). Then the vivid dreams/Nightmares began, insomnia I am up till 2am, diarrhea, constipation. The last straw for me is extreme fatigue, memory loss and a general foggy feeling. I'll be asking my doctor to take me off this drug asap | Easily bruised | F | 40 | 4 months 10mg 1X day | 3/9/2023 | 1 | In combination with Carvedilol | My cardiologist got me to try this twice insisting it's the most tolerated blood pressure medicine on the market with the least side effects. Well I'm sorry but one size does not fit all it has taken me forever to prove to them that this makes me so sick. I practically felt judged and shamed just because it didn't work for me. I even attempted to score at 2.5 mg tablets in half and for two weeks I basically took 1.25 mg and still got sick. He added this to my carvedilol for which I do excellent on but amlodipine is a disaster drug for me. I completely empathize with anyone that feels the same way about this horrific medicine and if your cardiologist doesn't believe you fight to prove yourself not to be in the one size, fits all category and then find yourself a new cardiologist like I did!! | What drug does not fit all if this makes you sick get off of it quickly and safely with the help of your doctor and if your cardiologist won't listen, find another one | F | 50 | 1 years 2.5mg 1X day | 3/1/2023 | 1 | High BP | Was already taken losartan hcq pressure started creeping up to mid-100s over 90s and a little higher. Went to cardiologist all other tests came back fine. Took this at night before bedtime as I was told and literally was urinating two to three times an hour for almost 12 hours. Light-headed and very anxious. This drug should never be taken in my opinion. I have never left the review for anything in my life but I feel this is very important and hope people can read it before they make the same mistake. | M | 51 | 1 days 5mg 1X day | 2/17/2023 | 2 | Hypertension | Flushing of face, headaches, palpitations numbness and tingling in feet .hated these feelings | F | 72 | 4 weeks 5mg 1X day | 2/14/2023 | 3 | Hypertension | Mild swelling if ankles and legs sometimes, depending upon how long I'm up on them. Reduces when feet and up on stool | F | 56 | 2 years 1X day | 1/8/2023 | 1 | High blood pressure | I had really bad headaches, blurry vision,lower back pain, flushing, heartburn, painful legs , tingling in my feet , absolutely schocking then the doctor said to try these indapamide 2.5 but am so scared to take them as the side effects look just as bad . Can anyone help me as I want something that doesn't cause big side effects . | F | 61 | 11 days 5mg 1X day | 12/22/2022 | 1 | Hypertension | Heart palpitations numbness tingling of hands and feet, anemia like symptoms extreme dryness of body and throat. Headache sore throat., muscles pain and weakness, just to name a few! I'm unable to function. | Terrible for me | F | 54 | 2 weeks 5mg 1X day | 12/6/2022 | 2 | HBP | Palpations especially at night, heart pounding causing anxiety, indigestion. BP still high Doctor's added Ramipril 2.5mg don't think Amoldipine suits me. | F | 64 | 90 days 10mg 1X day | 11/20/2022 |
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE): Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. FDA Approval Date: 2012-04-13 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)