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WORSE BP MEDS EVER (AMLODIPINE)
Hope I have enough room to write this. My wife and I both took amlodipine 5 mg. I was on it for about 10 years and my wife for 5 years. My wife was having all kinds of problems and I didn't think I had any. Well boy was I wrong. When she quit taking it the withdrawals she had made me quit also. I figured
Hope I have enough room to write this. My wife and I both took amlodipine 5 mg. I was on it for about 10 years and my wife for 5 years. My wife was having all kinds of problems and I didn't think I had any. Well boy was I wrong. When she quit taking it the withdrawals she had made me quit also. I figured
1pdoff
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British Heart Foundation
10 days ago
What alternatives are there to Metoprolol and Valsartan?
My brother of 79 living in a village in Calif. saw a cardio who prescribed metoprolol 50.mg a day and Valsartan 80 mg. This village has no GPs and you have to drive 30 miles to see anyone. If there is an emergency the fire brigade come out with a paramedic, who decides if you need to go to hospital
My brother of 79 living in a village in Calif. saw a cardio who prescribed metoprolol 50.mg a day and Valsartan 80 mg. This village has no GPs and you have to drive 30 miles to see anyone. If there is an emergency the fire brigade come out with a paramedic, who decides if you need to go to hospital
Motida
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British Heart Foundation
19 days ago
Knock wood... AFib continues to be in check
I've been working at 6,800 ft/2,100 m as a Camp cook in the San Bernardino mountains for the past two summers and roaming the Santa Ana River Valley peaks at 10,000-11,500 ft/3,000-3,500 m. A month ago, I went in for a routine visit with my lead cardiologist (I had a massive heart attack 11½ years ago
I've been working at 6,800 ft/2,100 m as a Camp cook in the San Bernardino mountains for the past two summers and roaming the Santa Ana River Valley peaks at 10,000-11,500 ft/3,000-3,500 m. A month ago, I went in for a routine visit with my lead cardiologist (I had a massive heart attack 11½ years ago
PrinzMongo
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AF Association
4 months ago
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Tired of all of this
Untreatable high blood pressure for several years. Tried over ten BP meds, nothing works. Kidneys failing. I know I have blockages they are not finding. Very frustrated, tired and afraid. This mornings BP was 200/104. BP skyrockets when I lie down horizontal. On CLonidine patch, which is
Untreatable high blood pressure for several years. Tried over ten BP meds, nothing works. Kidneys failing. I know I have blockages they are not finding. Very frustrated, tired and afraid. This mornings BP was 200/104. BP skyrockets when I lie down horizontal. On CLonidine patch, which is
phebamom
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
Insurance. Visit, stay with family
Hi, My son and his wife would like us to visit and stay with them for three months next year. They are happy to come over to the uk from Bulgaria and drive us back. Had a By pass 8 years ago, relatively fine for age 78, can walk a few miles not rushing. Breathless on inclines but probably to do more
Hi, My son and his wife would like us to visit and stay with them for three months next year. They are happy to come over to the uk from Bulgaria and drive us back. Had a By pass 8 years ago, relatively fine for age 78, can walk a few miles not rushing. Breathless on inclines but probably to do more
Ray80
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
Amlodipine flushing
my GP moved me off 10mg Ramipril due to cough. And on to Amlodipine. I had a week of 5mg at crossover and have now been on 10mg a couple of weeks, I am now getting facial flushing and also my feet seem red coloured when standing and walking as though blood is pooling there, No swollen ankles/legs
my GP moved me off 10mg Ramipril due to cough. And on to Amlodipine. I had a week of 5mg at crossover and have now been on 10mg a couple of weeks, I am now getting facial flushing and also my feet seem red coloured when standing and walking as though blood is pooling there, No swollen ankles/legs
Moneylover
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High Blood Pressure Support
12 hours ago
”Patient Initiated”
hello As background, My condition is untreatable and surgery won’t help (labelled recurrent chest pain syndrome with confirmed myocardial bridge of the LAD with confirmed diastolic compression). This albeit won’t be officially said (as there is no established diagnostic protocol) is a restriction of
hello As background, My condition is untreatable and surgery won’t help (labelled recurrent chest pain syndrome with confirmed myocardial bridge of the LAD with confirmed diastolic compression). This albeit won’t be officially said (as there is no established diagnostic protocol) is a restriction of
Fanfab1
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British Heart Foundation
2 days ago
Ckd 2 and Amlodipine
I'm taking a low dose of Amlodipine now and Lisinopril to regulate blood pressure. I've read there have been some evidence of calcium blockers contributing to progression. I'm checking sources with conflicting views. Any input from the group? Thanks for your time!
I'm taking a low dose of Amlodipine now and Lisinopril to regulate blood pressure. I've read there have been some evidence of calcium blockers contributing to progression. I'm checking sources with conflicting views. Any input from the group? Thanks for your time!
Live4Hope
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Kidney Disease
4 days ago
EKG Stress Test
Last Month i had an EKG at hospital with the drug to induce heart rate as if we are on treat mills, Dobutamine drug. My Rate would not increase as fast as they wanted, so kept giving me a bit more through canula, all of a sudden it shot up, and i heard the operator on one of the machine say that my
Last Month i had an EKG at hospital with the drug to induce heart rate as if we are on treat mills, Dobutamine drug. My Rate would not increase as fast as they wanted, so kept giving me a bit more through canula, all of a sudden it shot up, and i heard the operator on one of the machine say that my
Nightmare2
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British Heart Foundation
5 days ago
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage & Tinnitus
Hi I had a Subarachnoid hemorrhage 4 weeks ago with no Aneurysms or other abnormalities found after an Angiogram. I feel very lucky & grateful to be one of the lucky ones. I've been taking 5mg of Amlodipine for 2 weeks to stop BP peaking & have since had mild tinnitus. I'm seeing GP next week for BP
Hi I had a Subarachnoid hemorrhage 4 weeks ago with no Aneurysms or other abnormalities found after an Angiogram. I feel very lucky & grateful to be one of the lucky ones. I've been taking 5mg of Amlodipine for 2 weeks to stop BP peaking & have since had mild tinnitus. I'm seeing GP next week for BP
Aquawhite
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Headway
8 days ago
Amlodipine
I had extra high blood pressure & I was given Amlodipine, within 1-2 weeks, my tinnitus was a lot louder & going up, I then stopped taken it and my tinnitus went back down to the past noise level. I then googled it and also found on here, numerous issues with Amlodipine & Tinnitus increasing & spikes
I had extra high blood pressure & I was given Amlodipine, within 1-2 weeks, my tinnitus was a lot louder & going up, I then stopped taken it and my tinnitus went back down to the past noise level. I then googled it and also found on here, numerous issues with Amlodipine & Tinnitus increasing & spikes
Dazza2024
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Tinnitus UK
9 days ago
Gynecomastia
18 months ago I developed gynecomastia of my left breast. I was on several medications but when I switched from amlodipine (5 mgs per day) to lisinopril (5 mgs per day) the gynecomastia resolved within 6 weeks. Has anyone had this side effect from taking amlodipine?
18 months ago I developed gynecomastia of my left breast. I was on several medications but when I switched from amlodipine (5 mgs per day) to lisinopril (5 mgs per day) the gynecomastia resolved within 6 weeks. Has anyone had this side effect from taking amlodipine?
bluemoon572
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British Heart Foundation
10 days ago
Newly diagnosed with secondary open angle glaucoma - experiencing dizziness
Hi. I was recently diagnosed with secondary open angle glaucoma in my right eye. I was prescribed Latanoprost (1 drop in both eyes at night) and Timolol (1 drop in right eye in the morning). I started taking these on 7 May. Initially I didn’t appear to have any side effects from the drops but for
Hi. I was recently diagnosed with secondary open angle glaucoma in my right eye. I was prescribed Latanoprost (1 drop in both eyes at night) and Timolol (1 drop in right eye in the morning). I started taking these on 7 May. Initially I didn’t appear to have any side effects from the drops but for
Wellingtonwearer
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Glaucoma UK
12 days ago
Sotalol ..... Part 2
A short while ago I posted on here about Sotalol. Thank you all for your replies and various comments. Looking at all the replies I don’t really see anything that resembles my symptoms ….. and even they are now changing day by day. All the original symptoms that I originally described - brain fog and
A short while ago I posted on here about Sotalol. Thank you all for your replies and various comments. Looking at all the replies I don’t really see anything that resembles my symptoms ….. and even they are now changing day by day. All the original symptoms that I originally described - brain fog and
BenHall1
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
17 days ago
Insurance company issues
Hi everyone. I'm new to this so I've no idea whether anyone can advise me. I've recently been told I need bypass surgery and it's apparently quite urgent. I've got private health insurance (since 2021, never used), but when I contacted them they said that because I've been on statins since 2015 and am
Hi everyone. I'm new to this so I've no idea whether anyone can advise me. I've recently been told I need bypass surgery and it's apparently quite urgent. I've got private health insurance (since 2021, never used), but when I contacted them they said that because I've been on statins since 2015 and am
Nubes
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British Heart Foundation
17 days ago
just checking I'm doing the right thing...
I've been taking amlodipine 10mg as well as atorvastatin 20mg for 18 months. I've 2 fairly straightforward questions: I've been told that the statin can contribute to lowering bp, as its effect is to lower my cholesterol. Is that correct? Secondly, my understanding is that the liver is most active
I've been taking amlodipine 10mg as well as atorvastatin 20mg for 18 months. I've 2 fairly straightforward questions: I've been told that the statin can contribute to lowering bp, as its effect is to lower my cholesterol. Is that correct? Secondly, my understanding is that the liver is most active
GraunReader
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High Blood Pressure Support
18 days ago
just checking I'm doing the right thing...
I've been taking amlodipine 10mg as well as atorvastatin 20mg for 18 months. I've 2 fairly straightforward questions: I've been told that the statin can contribute to lowering bp, as its effect is to lower cholesterol. Is that correct? Secondly, my understanding is that the liver is most active in producing
I've been taking amlodipine 10mg as well as atorvastatin 20mg for 18 months. I've 2 fairly straightforward questions: I've been told that the statin can contribute to lowering bp, as its effect is to lower cholesterol. Is that correct? Secondly, my understanding is that the liver is most active in producing
GraunReader
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High Blood Pressure Support
18 days ago
Doxazosin and anxiety
My GP recently changed my BP meds from 5mg Amlodipine to 1mg Doxazosin as my BP was going a bit low and causing light headedness. Since being on the Doxazosin I have been suffering some anxiety over quite unimportant stuff, very out of character for me. I also feel my heart pounding quite alot when I'm
My GP recently changed my BP meds from 5mg Amlodipine to 1mg Doxazosin as my BP was going a bit low and causing light headedness. Since being on the Doxazosin I have been suffering some anxiety over quite unimportant stuff, very out of character for me. I also feel my heart pounding quite alot when I'm
IndieDot
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British Heart Foundation
19 days ago
Ramipril
JoyceMary I had asked on another thread about Amlodipine which I had been prescribed for Level 1 hypertension. Everyone here was so nice and helpfil. Howevrr, I had a long tslk wiyh my GP and he agreed yo switch ig ti Ramipril 2.5mg. Many people I know are taking this, including my husband. Because
JoyceMary I had asked on another thread about Amlodipine which I had been prescribed for Level 1 hypertension. Everyone here was so nice and helpfil. Howevrr, I had a long tslk wiyh my GP and he agreed yo switch ig ti Ramipril 2.5mg. Many people I know are taking this, including my husband. Because
JoyceMary
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British Heart Foundation
24 days ago
Ectopic beats - losartan
Hi, I have put a couple of posts up on here recently about the onset of ectopic beats over the past few months. Many thanks again for everyone who had replied, really appreciated.Having given things more thought i have gone back to basics with the question of what's changed and the only thing I can come
Hi, I have put a couple of posts up on here recently about the onset of ectopic beats over the past few months. Many thanks again for everyone who had replied, really appreciated.Having given things more thought i have gone back to basics with the question of what's changed and the only thing I can come
Massa
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British Heart Foundation
24 days ago
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