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Are There Chances Of Amlodipine Irregular Heartbeat Effect Having Lasting Consequences ?
Just read the amlodipine irregular heartbeat article this morning (3am) when I was sitting at the computer experiencing these symptoms and again trying to figure out the connection. I have had the symptoms for at least 2 months before finding the article this morning and making the connection that my amlodipine dose was doubled in April. I have experienced a vast majority of the symptoms listed. I am awaiting an appt with the APRN in my physician's office this next Wednesday. If in fact it turns out the irregular heartbeat if amlodipine connected, can you tell me the if there is a chance of lasting consequences, what the consequences may be and the best questions I should ask the APRN at my appointment regarding this situation?
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
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All medications have potential side effects, these are problems that may or may not occur with use of the particular medication.
Palpitations are potential side effect of amlodipine , it can occur in up to 4.5% of persons using it. This means 4 -5 persons out of a hundred.
If your symptoms are related to the use of this medications then discontinuation on the advice of your doctor should cause resolution of the problem.
There should not be any long term consequences if it is just related to the amlodipine.
I hope this helps
All medications have potential side effects, these are problems that may or may not occur with use of the particular medication.
Palpitations are potential side effect of amlodipine , it can occur in up to 4.5% of persons using it. This means 4 -5 persons out of a hundred.
If your symptoms are related to the use of this medications then discontinuation on the advice of your doctor should cause resolution of the problem.
There should not be any long term consequences if it is just related to the amlodipine.
I hope this helps
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Hi,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
After going through all the details, you are taking amlodipine and having palpitations( Possibly fast heartbeat or irregular heartbeats) but it is not clear from your description for which condition you are taking this drug.
Certainly increasing dose will increase chances of palpitation and other side effects. It may not have lasting consequences once it is stopped if side effects are due to this drug they must disappear completely.
Common side effects are palpitation (up to 4.5%). Arrhythmia
thmia (including ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation), Bradycardia, hypotension, peripheral ischemia, postural hypotension, tachycardia, and oedema over legs.
Headache, Liver problems.
You can discuss with treating Physician your symptoms and if necessary dose can be reduced and other drug like beta Blocker may be added to achieved desired result with minimum side effects.
If this drug is given to you for High blood pressure there are many alternatives available to choose.
The treating doctor is best judge to decide what is best for you.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
After going through all the details, you are taking amlodipine and having palpitations( Possibly fast heartbeat or irregular heartbeats) but it is not clear from your description for which condition you are taking this drug.
Certainly increasing dose will increase chances of palpitation and other side effects. It may not have lasting consequences once it is stopped if side effects are due to this drug they must disappear completely.
Common side effects are palpitation (up to 4.5%). Arrhythmia
thmia (including ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation), Bradycardia, hypotension, peripheral ischemia, postural hypotension, tachycardia, and oedema over legs.
Headache, Liver problems.
You can discuss with treating Physician your symptoms and if necessary dose can be reduced and other drug like beta Blocker may be added to achieved desired result with minimum side effects.
If this drug is given to you for High blood pressure there are many alternatives available to choose.
The treating doctor is best judge to decide what is best for you.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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