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Can Amlodipine Cause Hot Flashes?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Mar 2022
Question: Can amlodipine cause hot flashes?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes!

Amlodipine may lead to hot flashing and even skin rash in up to around 2% - 3% of patients that use it.

Besides being a potential adverse effect of this anti-hypertensive drug, it may be caused by other health disorders as well, like thyroid dysfunction, uncontrolled hypertension, carcinoid syndrome, diabetes, autonomic dysfunction, etc.

Coming to this point, I recommend discussing with the prescribing doctor on your recent blood pressure values and any potential Amlodipine adverse effects, as well as to investigate possible other underlying causes.

Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri


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Can Amlodipine Cause Hot Flashes?

Brief Answer: I would explain as follows Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes! Amlodipine may lead to hot flashing and even skin rash in up to around 2% - 3% of patients that use it. Besides being a potential adverse effect of this anti-hypertensive drug, it may be caused by other health disorders as well, like thyroid dysfunction, uncontrolled hypertension, carcinoid syndrome, diabetes, autonomic dysfunction, etc. Coming to this point, I recommend discussing with the prescribing doctor on your recent blood pressure values and any potential Amlodipine adverse effects, as well as to investigate possible other underlying causes. Hope to have been helpful to you! In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again. Kind regards, Dr. Iliri