This video looks at Amlodipine side effects and presents 4 HACKS to reduce side effects!.The main question asked in this video is : What are the side effects of Amlodipine?This video also looks at Amlodipine dosing and administration, as well as how Amlodipine works.
In this video i’ll show you four hacks to reduce and minimize those side effects. coming up. this channel is about tips and advice to promote your health and to help you stay young. therefore, think your health and hit the subscribe button. how does amlodipine work? amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium
Channel blockers. the brand name for amlodipine is norvasc. blood pressure. it works by relaxing and widening blood vessels. this lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. amlodipine can be also used for the treatment of angina. amlodipine works the doses
For amlodipine are 2.5 milligrams, 5 milligrams and 10 milligrams. in older adults and titrate slowly and if you’re younger or a higher dose such as 5 milligrams. usually, when titrating the dose up i wait 7 to 14 days before changing the dose. in my experience for better control of coronary artery disease and
Chronic stable angina patients i end up titrating to 10 milligrams daily. of course, the higher the dose the higher the chances of side effects. so, are the side effects? feeling tired or drowsy, gi side effects such as stomach pain or nausea, flushing and redness and feeding warm especially in the facial and neck area,
Worsening chest pain, heart palpitations or fluttering of the heart, extremities, feeling dizzy and the feeling you might pass out, muscle rigidity tremor and and abnormal muscle movement. your doctor will not use amlodipine if your blood pressure is too low and if you have a condition called aortic stenosis
Into the aorta. your doctor might not use this drug if you have unstable heart failure or if you’ve had an allergic reaction to the drug in the same drug class your doctor won’t use this drug as well. if you’re finding value in this video don’t forget to like, comment and share and hit that notification bell and that
Subscribe button as well. why can’t i say subscribe? four hacks to reduce side effects! i tell my patients to be patient,you like that little play with words? the most common side effects include headache, flushing, feeling tired and swollen ankles. these usually improve after a few days.number two if you do have
To stop amlodipine because of side effects, do not stop taking amlodipine suddenly. it is better to slowly decrease the dosage over a period of time. your doctor may advise you to take sublingual nitroglycerin for any breakthrough angina. number three. if you do have leg and ankle swelling do not stop taking
Your norvasc until you speak with your physician. i do not recommend putting you on a water pill other side effects you will be dealing with not only with this pill, but you’ll be dealing with another pill as well. i’ll rather reduce the dose of your pill or switch you to another class of a medication. you can talk to
Your doctor about those options as well. another option would be walking more and in that way you are activating your calf muscles and improving your circulation and in that way the extra fluid in your ankles and legs can be shifted. number four. to avoid early morning dizziness, get up slowly from your bed,
Take a couple minutes and sit at your side of the bed. otherwise, you can always take the medication having side effects from norvasc also known as amlodipine? and if you want to see more videos you can click right here or click right here or click right here or click right here. have a good day and think your health. i
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What are the side effects of AMLODIPINE? 4 HACKS to reduce side effects! By Think Your Health
