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What Causes Itching All Over The Body While On Amlodipine Besylate?

I have been on amlodipine besylate 2.5 tabs since December. I am also on hctz, metropolol, losartan and clonidine. I have been having itching on different areas of my body. Neck, shoulders, back and arms. I had a complete set of tests (BLOOD & 70 Patches on my back) to test for allergies. Could the amlodipine cause this side effect.
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if the amlodipine is suspected then the only option is to stop taking this drug for some time if the itching is persistence then it might not be the cause, till then Tab Loratadine can be used, blood glucose test is advisable hope this information helps.
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What Causes Itching All Over The Body While On Amlodipine Besylate?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if the amlodipine is suspected then the only option is to stop taking this drug for some time if the itching is persistence then it might not be the cause, till then Tab Loratadine can be used, blood glucose test is advisable hope this information helps.