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I Am Taking Amlong 5mg For My BP For A

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Posted on Sun, 9 Jul 2023
Question: I am taking Amlong 5mg for my BP for a very long time. Recently I read it is not advisable to take Amlong as it affects some arts of the body. is it safer to continue with that tablet?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
May cause swollen ankles

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Taking amlodipine for long time can cause swollen ankles.
It doesn't happen to everyone using it. Swollen ankles from amlodipine is reversible and may go away when changing medication or stopping it.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Am Taking Amlong 5mg For My BP For A

Brief Answer: May cause swollen ankles Detailed Answer: Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. Taking amlodipine for long time can cause swollen ankles. It doesn't happen to everyone using it. Swollen ankles from amlodipine is reversible and may go away when changing medication or stopping it. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.