Brief Answer: 70 is in normal range. Body reflex mechanism Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXX, I went through the query and understood your concern. Heart rate from 60-upto 100 is normal and no need to worry. 70 is well with in normal range. Amlodepine, as you told will do great job in reducing BP acting by vasodilatation. Our body has reflex mechnisms which will help in maintaining all our body functions at normal. So in some situation when the body sence for more blood supply is required to vital organs then the heart rate increases on its own (exercise, anxiety etc). Amlodepine (a vasodilator), diuretic and drugs acting on angiotensin pathway are first line of drugs to maintain BP and you are rightly on amlodepine. This will control BP and if not we can add other drug to it. Beta blockers like atenolol, metoprolol should act on heart reducing the heart rate but duet to reflex mechanism our body senses through BP and keeep the heart rete normal. You shoul worry only is pulse rate/heart rate raise more than 100 even at resting time. Otherwise adhere to your drugs with regular exercise and diet. Hope this information helps you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you and your family a very good health. Regards

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