HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Calcium Channel Blockers Be Taken For High Blood Pressure?

My mother an 80-year-old, weighs around 58 kg, had some numbness in her right lower extremities. Our PCP checked her BP and it was 190/90. My mother does not have any history of hypertension or diabetes, does not have any chest pain or shortness of breath. No fever or chills. She is very active and involve in all daily routine activities normally. Our PCP suggested to take amlodipine besylate 5 mg once daily. After she took her first dose of 5 mg, she feels little fatigue. Just what I want to know is, whether mild lower-extremity numbness is due to high systolic 190 though diastolic reading is 90. Is it safe to continue with calcium channel blocker or should go to some other medication. What are the risk factors? I will take her to my PCP in 3-4 days and get her BP checked. My mother is purely vegetarian, drinks 2-3 coffee per day, otherwise, normal with vitals and physical. Cataract operation two years back with lens. She does not take any other medications. Please suggest whether she should continue with this medication.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

amlodipine is a type of calcium channel blocker. It is a safe drug to use. Its most common side effect is swelling in the legs though rarely it can numbness that your mother is having. Suggest discussing this with you PCP if it is bothering her a lot who might change her to another type of treatment.

Kind regards
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Cataract


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Calcium Channel Blockers Be Taken For High Blood Pressure?

Hello, amlodipine is a type of calcium channel blocker. It is a safe drug to use. Its most common side effect is swelling in the legs though rarely it can numbness that your mother is having. Suggest discussing this with you PCP if it is bothering her a lot who might change her to another type of treatment. Kind regards