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How Long Does Amlodipine Besylate Stay In The Body?
i have been recently put on Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg. this replaced my hydro water pill. i have been diagnosed with 3 stage renal failure. My nephrologist says i never should have been on any diurectic. Will this new bld pressure med take a while toget in my system. I have been on it for 10 days with my lowest reading 119/50 and my highest 166/56 pressure around 144/53. And all in between. I am a little concerned. My doctor wants me back in 7 weeks with my blood pressure report. Do I need to contacd him sooner with these readings? Thank you!
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
Hello,
Amlodipine is not a diuretic and this it will not affect your kidneys.
You can either continue amlodipine or switch to alternatives like lisinopril.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Amlodipine is not a diuretic and this it will not affect your kidneys.
You can either continue amlodipine or switch to alternatives like lisinopril.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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