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18/07/2024 | | 51moderated by Charlotte
amlodipine besilate (5MG) for High blood pressure
Since i took this medicine two years ago i have had heart palpitations and constant pain in my lower legs. I put on a stone and a half as i was always hungry. Suddenly i started getting chest pains and i felt its this tablet. My blood pressure was never low always top 150 over 95 bottom. Wen tto the doctor and they told me to increase the dose to 10mg but i said no. anyway at the hospital i was...
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13/09/2017 | | 45moderated by Susan
amlodipine besilate (5mg) for high blood pressure
The only bad thing about Amlodipine Accord is that the tablets are rough and they are difficult to swallow. So after I've taken one, I've got a sore throat.
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25/06/2017 | | 53moderated by Charlotte
amlodipine besilate (5mg) for high blood pressure
Intense muscle pain, muscle cramps, tiredness and joint pain. I had no idea that this was why: took oxycodone for the pain it was so bad! Really poor quality of life, not able to work. Off to try the 5th drug now: Lisinopril. I am sick to death of this.
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28/05/2017 | | 57moderated by Charlotte
amlodipine besilate (5mg) for high blood pressure
56 year old man, taken Amlodipine for years for my high blood pressure. Had 2 angioplasties and 1 stent. And now I'm stuck at home with depression for ... ? I had a look at the medicines I take for my heart and it's 7 different ones, 4 of which can cause depression. Stopped taking the Amlodipine and after one week it was like someone had taken the grey cloud from above my head away. Everything ...
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