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A member asked:

Just been put on amlodipine 5mg how long till side effects stop? also read other peoples stories about this drug. they are not good.

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

What side effects?: Would recommend a discussion with your prescribing physician.

Dr Ansari agreed

Answered 9/12/2017

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Was wondering how long pain would take to go away from pins and needle side effect from amlodipine will it stop once meds are flushed?

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Good afternoon Dr. Druz, I have been on amlodipine-benazepril (a combo drug) for a about 1.5 years. At first the 5-10 dosage, then because it was ineffective after a while, the 5-20. I really tried and gave this medicine a chance (as you can see from

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Recently diagnosed with familial hypertension and was put on amlodipine. Would a better option had been an ace inhibitor instead of a CCB since they are kidney protective?Otherwise healthy in good shape. Was just wondering about the science behind it?

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I have recently been put on blood pressure tables, 5mg Amlodipine. At least I no longer experience my headache and dizziness. It's my second month on the medication. However in i always experience swollen ankles and legs, including pain in my calf?

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Amlodipine (ccb) vs, bystolic (nebivolol). Which one is more effective for blood pressure control, safe & less side effect. If you have to stop one, which one?

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