Problems with medication

[twinkles]

Does any one take amlodipine besylate--i have been taking it for a month now and i notice my legs get achy

 

[MarciKS]

What is it?

 

[charry]

Does any one take amlodipine besylate--i have been taking it for a month now and i notice my legs get achy

best to google it twinkle# to see what some symptoms are.....you should have it on the leaflet that comes with your meds

 

[twinkles]

thanks charry-looked some but i need to look somemore--i no i read it realy makes you tired--its probably old age catching up with me lol

 

[charry]

thanks charry-looked some but i need to look somemore--i no i read it realy makes you tired--its probably old age catching up with me lol

Certain meds affect everyone differently, just have a chat with your dr, he will see your ok !

 

[Geezerette]

I suggest calling your pharmacist. They are usually much more accessible to talk to personally than drs and can be very knowledgeable about side effects.

 

[grannyjo]

My doctor prescribed it for me once.

Took it for a month, but had to stop because of the leg cramps it caused me.

I looked it up and it seems that is a common side effect.

 

[Kaila]

@twinkles
Don't just assume it's old age. Calling to talk with the pharmacist or chemist, for more information, is a good idea,
and then possibly call your doctor office, to see if they might want to change it to a different option.

Meds cause lots of effects. There are sometimes better alternative meds, if we speak up.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

Amlodipine besylate is usually prescribed for Angina and/or hypertension. It helps to dilate blood vessels

 

[Kaila]

It seems like something that would need very specific dose and timing, also,

or change to different dose or different schedule, or to a different med, if needed.

Important to report any and all effects.