What Causes Increased Heart Beat After Taking Amlodipine?

Posted on Sun, 1 Mar 2015

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Question : I am suffering with hyper tension. In XXXXXXX doctor prescribed Asomex 2.5 tablets
amlodipine. In Dubai Asomex not available i am using Amvasc 2.5 tablets.

But still I have heart beat is more and Could you please suggest alternate formula equal to amlodipine 2.5.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Betablocker&diuretic to be added...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

Asomex is the trade name for the generic Amlodipine.

Amvasc 2.5 is the trade name for the same drug, Amlodipine of the dose 2.5 mg.

With regards to heart palpitations, they are often associated with Amlodipine use. If I was your caring doctor would advise to start a beta-blocker (e.g. atenolol) together with diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) to control hypertension and palpitations.

However, first, I want to be sure to decide the right dose after evaluation by ECG, cardiac echo and holter monitoring.

You can discuss with your doctor about my suggestions.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Benard

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