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Severe Insomnia, Cerebral Adema, Headache, Vision Problem. Taking Propranolol, Amitriptyline. Previous Bp Problems. Advise?

I have severe insomnia now. Before one month I had sudden stage 3 hypertension. After taking Amlodipine I got normal. Now sometimes my Blood Pressure is normal or below it. But from that day I have a cerebral edema. It is not strict but almost solid. It becomes enlarged or small time to time. I am regular taker of Propranolol and Amitriptyline.
Now I have headache and vision problem. Please suggest me something.
Fri, 10 May 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Amlodipine is a good drug for treating high BP and it is not known to cause cerebral edema. In any case, how did you come to know of your "cerebral edema" as it can be diagnosed only with a brain scan.
Amlodipine does cause headaches; so, if headaches are a major issue, then it can be replaced with another BP lowering medicine.
Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Severe Insomnia, Cerebral Adema, Headache, Vision Problem. Taking Propranolol, Amitriptyline. Previous Bp Problems. Advise?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Amlodipine is a good drug for treating high BP and it is not known to cause cerebral edema. In any case, how did you come to know of your cerebral edema as it can be diagnosed only with a brain scan. Amlodipine does cause headaches; so, if headaches are a major issue, then it can be replaced with another BP lowering medicine. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com