Is It Possible To Have Developed Cataracts During Therapy Of Amlodpine?

Posted on Tue, 20 Aug 2013

Question: Is it possible to have developed cataracts during therapy of amlodpine? I ask because I have had some of the side affects afore mentioned .This could be a side effect not seen or reported before?? Thank -you for your time & answer...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Amlodipine therapy itself does not cause cataract as a side effect. Some patients taking Amlodipine have reported cataract but there is no causative association seen with Amlodipine.
Cataract is an age related degenerative change of the lens of the eye and is commonly seen in patients with osteoporosis, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, osteopenia, etc.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar