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Posted on Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Question: i started taking amlodipine 10mg on 1-16-17. im noticing itching on scalp and neck especially when head on pillow at rest. 30-45minutes after ingesting oral dose i get cold sweaty palms and feet. also visual bluring street signs etc at moderate distances. i take irabarsarten 300 mg and have for 2yrs. with noneof these issues. without the amlodipine pressureis high side 165/94. Is it safe to stop amplodipine till i can see my doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

I passed carefully through your concern and would like to agree with your decision to spot Amlodipine as the actual clinical symptomatology seems quite likely to be due to Amlodipine adverse effects.

Meanwhile you have to closely monitor your blood pressure values until you see your doctor.

I recommend to consult your prescribing doctor without delay and discuss the possibility of chosing another antihypertensive drug alternative, but again under close medical supervision (as you have shown previous adverse effects to other antihypertensive drugs as well).

In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Scalp And Neck

Brief Answer: I would recommend as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome on HCM! I passed carefully through your concern and would like to agree with your decision to spot Amlodipine as the actual clinical symptomatology seems quite likely to be due to Amlodipine adverse effects. Meanwhile you have to closely monitor your blood pressure values until you see your doctor. I recommend to consult your prescribing doctor without delay and discuss the possibility of chosing another antihypertensive drug alternative, but again under close medical supervision (as you have shown previous adverse effects to other antihypertensive drugs as well). In case of any further questions, feel free to ask me again! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri