Amlodipine Weird Side Effects (Skin, Gastrointestinal, Psychological)

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and anginal chest pain. It acts to inhibit or “block” the voltage-gated L-type calcium channels, reducing vasoconstriction and promoting vasodilation to lower blood pressure. However, due to this mechanism, amlodipine can cause a wide variety of side effects, which we discuss in this lesson.

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[jessiefreeman]

I took myself off this medication, l was feeling horrible on it, l begged the doctor to lower my dose, was told no, l would have dizziness all the time, l was on 50mg. I was not functioning at all. So l slowly took myself off. I am better. Changed my Doctor. Maybe everyone can't do what l did, but thank God for being with me.

[blueskysailing]

My doctor gave me a prescription for amlodipine besylate 5 mg. for very high blood pressure. After taking it for 3 weeks I started getting very dizzy and faint. I tried taking only half of the pill and this helped. My doctor has recently also put me on a Plavix generic pill, Clopidogrel 75 mg. because I recently had 2 strokes. So far it seems to be helping.
Thank you for explaining all the side effects so clearly for amlodipine. I appreciate that. 🙋🙂

[nannygirlkc]

10 months ago I stopped eating all carbs and noticed my blood pressure going lower. I stopped my Amlodipine and now my BP is really low. So glad I stopped and had no idea of the side effects.

[dmhollowell]

I have been taking amlodipine 2.5 mg twice daily for many years. I have so many of the side effects you have mentioned like the edema in my ankles and lower legs, the fatigue the hand tremors which we have yet to figure out the cause of that despite having a brain MRI and seeing a neurologist, weird rashes, fatigue, brain fog, very vivid dreams and many others you mentioned. I never thought that a medication can cause so many bad side effects and I will speak to my PCP about changing me to something else. Thank you for this very informative video. I felt like I was going crazy and didn't know the reason why but this medication could be the problem

[woodstocknation]

The less doctor visits the better we are. Force yourself to diet. Dont drink sodas. Drink water. The less you weigh the more energy you have

[marisolfigueroa]

I HAVE BEEN ON THIS MED FOR THREE YEARS AND COUNTING, NO ISSUES!👍

[loisklinkner]

I've been taking this med for about a year now, and I'm having most of these side effects. I will be weening myself OFF, and stop taking it. The sooner the Better. BIG Thanks for this information. 🙏May God Bless and Protect You and All Your Family ALWAYS and EVERYWHERE 🙏❤XOXOXO from Lois in Northeastern Indiana 😊

[rhondawest]

Thank you for this. I've noticed an increase in itchiness and now I can pinpoint a cause.

[sojodiva]

I never knew all the side effects for this meds. I thought it was normal thanks for the information. I will now report these symptoms to my doctor.

[youngboytam]

I had been took this years and years, don’t have any side effects. But this pill really help me have a perfect blood pressure.

[carolFerguson-ongx]

Well I have all the symptoms except two. 76 had a Cardiomyopathy 2013. I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia Osteoporosis and ten major bones broken. I appreciate your information because I was attributing the symptoms to other problems. I'm prescribed Amlodipine BESYLATE 2.5. I've only been taking it since 2/15/24. I do respond quickly to new medications. It's only taken at night. I take Carvedilol and Clonidine twice a day and Valsartan in the morning. I'm going to my doctor and tell them my findings. The worst side effect is the itching. Arms, chest, legs. I have scars. Muscle weakness, fatigue and forming words. Some of this is familiar to Lupus and Fibromyalgia however it became worse. This was a wealth of information💕🙏 Thank you

[Merlene-wk]

I have the edema in my legs and feet .Itching that I had to use aloe Vera gel to cover my skin before Iput on my am thankful for this information.I think I’ll take half of the tablet instead to see if I could be rid of some of these negative effects.

[Brunosdad]

I have been on Amlodipine for some years now and noticed I get a lot of in swelling my legs and feet, some nights I can literally feel a sensation of liquid running down my legs but only in the evening while sitting at my pc, my wife has recently been prescribed Amlodipine she too has noticed swollen legs, I did mention my swelling legs to my doctor and was told to just elevate my legs, after seeing this I'm going to ask for a second opinion, thanks.

[gloriaziegler]

I take amlodipine, so this information is invaluable. Thanks for sharing the video.

[lamensquare]

Dry mouth, throat, lips, dehydration, gums swelling, itching, and hair changes are the side effects I’ve experienced

[ladychatelaine]

Been taking this for over a year and have no problems, so far...😬👍🇬🇧

[MaryYoungblood-xyvg]

It definitely causes adema in my ankles and feet but only side effect i tend to notice.

[GabrielSiluyele]

Thank you very much. I know better now since I have had many of the side effects of Amlodipine intake You've mentioned. I am quitting entirely - gradually of course - to pay attention to a simple balanced diet of more and more greens, brown bread, whole wheat flour, white meat soaked in vinegar for lengthy times, ginger and garlic and lemon grass homemade drinks and such like things. Can't wait. Doctors have been baffled by my "strange" complaints and, consequently, administering one form of vitamin after another plus plus plus. . .

[shereerabon]

I’m very sad that I have experienced several of these side effects and NOT ONE of my many doctors have figured this out. I have been back and forth to the dermatologist with constant symptoms that really interrupt the quality of my life. Currently, I have been referred to an electro physiological specialist for tacky/brady symptoms! Talking surgery instead of medication adjustments first. This really sucks bad.

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain these weird side affects. I have experienced three that has reduced my quality of life significantly.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[dena]

Swollen legs, lost my toenails, ichness, rash, red bleeding spots, liver effects, hair loss, tiredness, heart paputions, chest on it for years....now i know!