Question 1

hello i need to know if it's ok to take coricidin cough and cold for allergies , while taking amlodipine besylate 5mg ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have hypertension you should avoid decongestant, usually with the letter "d" after the medication (robitussin (guaifenesin) d, Allegra d, etc)
usually the d for decongestant is pseudoephedrine, a stimulant that iincrease bp, heart rate and can get you in trouble.
Don't confuse with dm for dextrometorphan, a cough suppressant medication that is ok.

Question 2

can amlodipine besylate cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Norvasc (amlodipine) and weight: Amlodipine can cause formation of edema, which is a common side effect. The edema can cause a person to gain weight, as a pound of water weights the same as a pound of muscle or fat. Patients that gain edema fluid, do not feel tightness of their clothes at their waists. Ask the physician if this is the case in the person you are asking about.

Question 3

can amlodipine besylate cause any problems for someone who has occassional episodes of atrial tacky?  is it a safe drug?

Accepted Answer

No: Amlodipine doesn't affect the heart rate in any way. So it won't slow down your heart rate. It won't make the tachycardia worse either. However, it won't be treatment for it.
There are some other medications for hypertension that can control tachycardia as well. Those will have to be evaluated by your provider to determine if they are appropriate for you.

Question 4

does amlodipine besylate generic name 5mgtablet cause male sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

No: This is not a beta blocker 
calcium channel blockers are not associated with e d.

Question 5

can amlodipine besylate be the cause of my leg cramps?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Amlodipine can deplete nutrients, like coq10 and magneisum, which can cause muscle cramps. Your profile indicates that you are already taking coq10 but it might not be in the form that is best absorbed. Consider changing to ubiquinol. Also consider checking your magnesium level and if low then replete. You should talk to your doctor about other possible causes of leg cramps such circulation issues.

Question 6

what is the difference between amlodipine vs amlodipine besylate?

Accepted Answer

Same thing: Amlodipine is the generic name for branded norvasc. Besylate refers to the salt or ester to which the active ingredient, amlodipine, is attached.

Question 7

amlodipine besylate is it a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

amlodipine: Is a calcium channel blocker not a beta blocker.

Question 8

weaning off 2.5 mg of amlodipine besylate?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine: One generally doesn't have to wean from amlodipine, but you should discuss your specific situation with your doctor.

Question 9

does amlodipine besylate 5 mg have a diuretic in it?

Accepted Answer

No: Amlodipine does not have diuretic but can have favorable effect on kidneys in diabetes. Actually more likely to cause water retention.

Question 10

is amlodipine besylate similar to benicar (olmesartan)?

Accepted Answer

Benicar (olmesartan): benicar is olmesartan and is an angiotensin receptor blocker. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. They are not similar

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