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Can Amlodipine Cause High Blood Sugar Levels?
I have diabetes, have taken metformin 500 mg once a day for a three years and my readings are perfect. I was taking Lisinopril 10 mg. once a day also. My top end of my BP was running in the 150- 165, and my Dr. changed my BP pill to Ampolipine 5 mg 7 days ago, and now my blood sugar readings are 140 to 170. Can amlodipine raise my blood sugar
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
Hi,
Amlodipine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. Some common dose-dependent side effects of amolodipine include vasodilatory effects, peripheral edema, dizziness, palpitations, and flushing.
It is not known to cause alterations in glucose homeostasis. Kindly get yourself evaluated for increase in blood glucose levels by consulting Diabetologist.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
Amlodipine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. Some common dose-dependent side effects of amolodipine include vasodilatory effects, peripheral edema, dizziness, palpitations, and flushing.
It is not known to cause alterations in glucose homeostasis. Kindly get yourself evaluated for increase in blood glucose levels by consulting Diabetologist.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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