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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Propranodol HCL And Amlodipine Besylate When My Arms Are Becoming Dark Purple?
Question: I am 54 years of age andI have blood pressure over 200 over 80 and am taking Propranodol HCL and Amlodipine BESYLATE.What are the possible side effects? My arms are turning dark purple after over 20 venupunctures.I have recently been sent home after 4 days in the Hospital.Can you tell me about the discoloration and what to do about it?
Brief Answer:
I explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the discoloration could be related to repeated venopunctures and subcutaneous hematoma.
A couple of weeks are needed for the skin to return to the same colour.
Regarding your high blood pressure values, I would recommend making further changes to your therapy (increase the dose of Amlodipine or add other drugs) if these blood pressure values persist.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
Cardiologist
I explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the discoloration could be related to repeated venopunctures and subcutaneous hematoma.
A couple of weeks are needed for the skin to return to the same colour.
Regarding your high blood pressure values, I would recommend making further changes to your therapy (increase the dose of Amlodipine or add other drugs) if these blood pressure values persist.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
Cardiologist
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