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Will Taking Amilodipine Besylate Lead To Excess Of Stomach Cramps?

I have had these stomach cramps for the last five days, after my dr. doubled my blood pressure meds (amilodipine besylate) can this medicine cause this and should I go to the e.r. if it persist...I will see my dr on Saturday.. but these symptoms last about 10 min and I get some relief after I belch or pass gas sometimes
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Hi , Amlodipine has been seen in studies to cause gastritis and reflux. You need to start T.Pantoprazole 40 mg and T. Domstal to relieve of your symptoms. The anti hypertensive need to be changed to Losartan once you report to physician or emergency services .

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Will Taking Amilodipine Besylate Lead To Excess Of Stomach Cramps?

Hi , Amlodipine has been seen in studies to cause gastritis and reflux. You need to start T.Pantoprazole 40 mg and T. Domstal to relieve of your symptoms. The anti hypertensive need to be changed to Losartan once you report to physician or emergency services . Will be happy to review .