Taking Amlodipine? 5 Things to Avoid If You Are Taking Amlodipine Now

Are you taking Amlodipine? 5 Things to Avoid If You Are Taking Amlodipine. In today's video, we'll be exploring the 5 things to avoid if you are taking amlodipine
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Summary:
If you're taking Amlodipine, a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain, it's crucial to be aware of certain substances that can interact negatively with it. In this informative video, we discuss five key things to avoid while taking Amlodipine, ensuring your safety and effectiveness of the medication while reducing the side effects. The most common side effects of amlodipine are edema, leg swelling, flushing, dizziness, and stomach pain. The dosages are amlodipine 10 mg, amlodipine 5 mg, and amlodipine 2.5 mg tablets.

Here are 5 things you should avoid if you are taking amlodipine.
0:00- Intro: What is Amlodipine
1:12- Simvastatin
2:13- Grapefruit
3:24- Alcohol
4:13- Sildenafil
5:23- St. John’s Wort
6:33- What Are The Side Effects of AMLODIPINE 10mg 5mg 2.5 mg and How to Reduce Side Effects?

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Thanks for watching. I hope this video helps you understand and learn about what you should avoid while taking amlodipine.

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[rebeccadesellems]

I was taking amlodipine for almost a year. I had muscle aches and my stomach was very sensitive making it hard to eat a lot of foods. I don't have angina so I told my Dr I wasn't taking it any more. Best decision I made.

[lalainebataller]

i'm taking amlodipine since 2016 up to now and happy to say i haven't experienced any of these you mentioned above....i only eat vegetables and fish....i eat fruits in moderation....i drink lots of water...i avoid sodas and artificial flavored juices.... i am now 60 yrs old and proud to say i look younger than 60...and my bp is normal...

[shirleeh]

My husband died July 7, 2023 from complications of taking Amlodipine. He was very sick before given the medication. It was given to him for Afib; however, he should never have been given the medication outside a hospital setting nor given such massive dosage. He manifested most all the side effects listed. I understand it has helped many people and that is great. It just shouldn’t be given to some patients without careful consideration of the patients medical history.

[anthonymerola]

Been taking amilodipine for years. Never had a problem with.

[bertaschwerdt]

Amlodipine has extended my life and stabilized B.P. and Angina pain.I am 89 have end stage Coronary heart disease, six stents later, Diabetic for 18 years l still have quality of life❤Thanks to my caring Doctors 🎉

[sedoff]

Last year in Burma my blood pressure spiked into the 200s systolic. The doctor at the hospital added Amlodipine to my Losartan regimen. The BP decreased, for one reason or another, and I stayed on the Amlodipine. But here in Morocco 6 months later I was feeling chronically fatigued. I inadvertently failed to take the Amlodipine for a couple of days and the fatigue was gone. I checked my BP for days after and it was excellent, 122/64 etc. ( I’m 75) so I decided to stay off it. Certainly not a scientific study but I’m going to continue not taking the Amlodipine. It feels wonderful to feel well again.

[rameshkhajuria]

I am a retired General Surgeon and have been on Amlodipine and Atorvastatin for nearly twenty years and have never had any problems .

[romeliacataluna]

I’d been taking amplodipine for years prescribed by my personal physician and I never had problem or side effects

[George]

I used to take Amlodipine and Simvastatin (20mg), NO alcohol, NO viagra. But I suffered edema of my ankles and lower legs. My GP changed the the Amlodipine to Lercanidipine (10mg). The edema slowly disappeared. It took at least three months, but now the edema has completely disappeared.

[rosemacintosh]

YOU PRONOUNCE YOUR WORDS VERLY CLEARLY AND THE INFORMATION IS SO IMPORTANT. THANKS

[nudazepurplegurl]

I have taken amlodipine for years and have not had any problems with this medication. After losing weight and retirement, my blood pressure decrease to a level where I only have to take 5 mg at night. I don’t eat grapefruit. I only eat fruits and vegetables, I make sure I stay hydrated. I guess it’s not for everyone.

[SpeccyMan]

I've been on Amlodipine for over 10 years and had no problems at all until I was prescribed Atorvastatin. After a few weeks of being on a 10mg dose of Atorvastatin, I began to get the most excruciating pain in my midriff. It was so bad it felt like I was being cut in half by a sword. I've never know pain like it. I was discussing it with a friend of mine who asked if I had recently been put on a statin. When I said yes, he said that will be the cause and advised me to stop taking the statin immediately, so I did. Within a few days the pain began to ease and I've not been troubled with it since stopping the statin. Cause and effect? My conclusion is, not all medications are good for you and you have to make up your own mind about whether to take them.

[GalaxyHasYellowTeeth]

I've been on amlodipine for 4 years and my bp has been great🎉

[bakeembakeem]

Always remember, you as the patient do not have to endure debilitating side effects, if ever in that situation, inform your doctor for something else, rather than stopping on your own

[MesiyaMatakala]

Thank u for the video, am on Amlodipine since early July, 2023. I haven't experienced any effects yet. Atleast I rest, and ever since I started Amlodipine the BP has come down. Before I was taking Moduratic and de BP could go high and sometimes 180/107, 174/117, 156/102 and below like 96/70 extra and now with Amlodipine it's 135/90, 126/80, 135/90. Well the side effects you have said, I haven't yet experienced them. Thank you for advise, pliz keep teaching us about how to control BP. I need alit of rest, I have stress and pressure because of family issues and u cannot run away from that. God bless you and thank you. Zambia. 🙏🙏😇

[franceshawe]

I had been taking amlodipine a number of years ago. When BP was raises Dr prescribed 10mg. Within a day or two my feet swelled and I struggled to get my feet into my shoes. Dr changed medication.

[nigelkthomas]

I’ve been taking Amlodipine for two to three years now and I was warned to keep off grape fruits and grape fruit juice. However, I wasn’t told why. I believe it’s because grape fruit can lower your blood pressure. Wouldn’t it be better then to just have a grapefruit every other day and not bother with the amlodipine? Strange, how I was never told that!

[muwangaaminah]

I ve been on it for 6 yrs, now taking 5 mg but am doing good because I avoid all that . ❤

[mickiedaniel]

I had a change in personality, I was angry, nervous, and shakes, within 4 days of stopping this medication, I felt normal again.