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Why Is Amlodipine Prescribed If Suffering From Stage 4 CKD?
Just started taking Amlodipine/Benazepril at night last week. BP this AM was 77/66, pulse 92. A few minutes ago B/P was 110/93. Also, I have stage 4 ckd, and I read in the medication insert it is not to be taken when there is kidney disease. Why would a nephrologist prescribe this?
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
At stage 4 ckd amlodipine is the best available BP medicine and don't worry. your doctor prescribed right medicine only. But you may develop little leg swelling as a side effect and constipation is other common side effect. All the best.
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