Felodipine (felodipine) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Felodipine (felodipine)
I was on 5mg for about 5 years and didn't notice ant side effects. Then my doctor told me my BP was too high at 130/80, so he increased my dosage to 10mg. That's when I started feeling fatigued, dizzy and lack of mental clarity. Sometimes I couldn't finish my sentences. My doctor never told me that there could be symptoms or how to manage my BP naturally.I suffer from anxiety and have a stressful job, so unsure how this contributes.I've recently changed to Lisinopril, but it's only been a week.
I'm still taking this medication. Never had an adverse effect in 39 years of taking Felodipine.
My doctor in Sydney prescribed medication for hypertension when I was 37. First Isoptin then another whose name I can't recall but I didn't like either. Felodopine was the third I tried & after 39 years I'm well satisfied. I've lived in Thailand now over 20 years so use a generic instead of the expensive Plendil from Astra Zeneca.
Severe increase in blood pressure, red rash, pulse rate skyrocketed.
One dose landed me in the ER. Severe flushing and rash with pulse over 140. Thought I was going to die.I will never take this drug again!
FELODIPINE (FELODIPINE): Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Felodipine is known as a calcium channel blocker. By blocking calcium, this medication relaxes and widens blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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