Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Numbness In Head While On Amlodipine?
Question: My doctor is replacing amlodipine with hydralazine because I was experiencing some numbness on my head while taking amlodipine . I am not so sure that amlodipine was the cause for my symptom; assuming that I am correct , will switching to hydralazine could in anyway be a wrong move.
Brief answer:
Amlodipine is unlikely to cause numbness in head
Detailed answer:
Hello,
Amlodipine is unlikely to cause numbness in head, so I think it should not be replaced. Hydralazine is not a wrong move, but we have better choices like if you are taking Losartan 50 then it can be increased to 100 mg, tab Metoprolol xr 25 mg if pulse rate is more than 70, next choice would be prazosin 5 mg. However, if your doctor is insisting and comfortable with it, you can have it. So you discuss various options with your doctor.
Amlodipine is unlikely to cause numbness in head
Detailed answer:
Hello,
Amlodipine is unlikely to cause numbness in head, so I think it should not be replaced. Hydralazine is not a wrong move, but we have better choices like if you are taking Losartan 50 then it can be increased to 100 mg, tab Metoprolol xr 25 mg if pulse rate is more than 70, next choice would be prazosin 5 mg. However, if your doctor is insisting and comfortable with it, you can have it. So you discuss various options with your doctor.
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
