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Amlodipine side effects
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Brother on Amlidipine 5 mg, hot flushes @Face, palpitations Heart Increased by atleast 17-19 bpm. Any alternate, please suggest. Current doctor stated that my brother is maniatic with any medicine. Pls suggest. Regards and thanks to all
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Need few more details
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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat
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Based on the symptoms described, I would not recommend making any changes to the current medication without a detailed evaluation. The symptoms of hot flushes, palpitations, and an increased heart rate could be related to multiple factors, and it is essential to assess them in the context of the overall health and treatment plan.
I strongly suggest consulting a General Medicine Physician for a thorough examination and advice. They can evaluate whether these symptoms are side effects of the medication, related to the underlying condition, or caused by other factors like anxiety or lifestyle. The physician will also be able to determine the best course of action if any adjustments are necessary.
Meanwhile, ensure regular monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate, and note any triggers or patterns associated with these symptoms to discuss during the consultation.
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Need change of treatment and other investigations.
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What I can say the most is- CHANGE IT.
Change to what SHOULD BE decided by prescription, not on free chat.
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Hello. The Side effects of Amlodipine includes increased heart rate and also swelling of the feet due to water retention. Please take a consult at Carna health centre Nagarbhavi Bangalore with all the detailed history for a consult.
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Adequate patient history is needed for changing the drug or alteration of drug doses
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It seems your brother may be experiencing side effects from Amlodipine, such as facial flushing, palpitations, and an elevated heart rate. These are recognized adverse effects of Amlodipine due to its vasodilatory action
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) often used to treat high blood pressure. The facial flushing and palpitations could result from the medication
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Please consult so i can switch to another class of antihypertensive drugs with fewer side effects.
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Changing the medicine abruptly, altering the dose of the antihypertensive medicines are not recommended, ideally should be done by the doctor who has been treating him'.
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Do connect and consult
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It's an open platform it's not advisable to change bp medicine here. Better to consult for second opinion.
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Some more details required...
Can discuss.
Meanwhile you can try tab telma 40 mg instead of amlodipine
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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need more information
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
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Lucknow
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Do consult.needs to be evaluated.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
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Dr. Savita Thakur
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Your brother needs proper physical medical check up and thorough investigation, then further treatment can be decided.
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