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What Causes Sudden Drop In Blood Pressure While On Amlodipine?

Hi, I ve been taking 5 mgs of amlodipine for a month now, right after supper and my regular 20 mg of Lisinopril first thing in the morning. My BP is finally going down but since starting the amlodipine I get the occasional headache and stomach ache and bloating at times. Will this pass? I also get lightheaded at time but not that bad.
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

Amlodipine is a blood pressure lowering medicine & drop in blood pressure while on Amlodipine is a normal finding.
Patients who are long term patients for hypertension (increased blood pressure) may start feeling lightheadness, loss of energy like symptoms. These symptoms will go on its own & there is nothing to worry about it. Do periodically checking of your blood pressure.

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What Causes Sudden Drop In Blood Pressure While On Amlodipine?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Amlodipine is a blood pressure lowering medicine & drop in blood pressure while on Amlodipine is a normal finding. Patients who are long term patients for hypertension (increased blood pressure) may start feeling lightheadness, loss of energy like symptoms. These symptoms will go on its own & there is nothing to worry about it. Do periodically checking of your blood pressure. Hope this information helps.