Amlopidine Any Problems

I've been on amlodipine for at least a couple of years without any adverse reactions.

If I were you I'd go back and see the doctor that prescribed the drug and discuss your leg pain problem. There may be an alternative drug they can try.

I was prescribed Amlodipine a couple of years ago -- I lasted 3 weeks on it
I started getting pain in my lower legs and one day bright red rashes appeared on my ankles at the level socks come up to.
needless to say -- stopped it that same day

I now take felodipine with no adverse reaction

Have a read of these
https://www.drugs.com/pro/amlodipine.html

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5891/amlodipine-oral/details/list-contraindications

When I was put on amlodipine, my doc explained (as to a 5 yr old) that he had chosen this drug because I was obese, and it was the best choice from the range of bp meds. He didn't go into detail (well, you don't with 5 yr olds, do you? )

So of course I came home and read all about it online. Cos that is wot I do.

There is usually LOTS of info on drugs, their contraindications, and their interactions with other prescription drugs, herbs and supplements online if you have a look. And it really pays to do so.

Sometimes the reaction we get isn't due to the drug by itself, it is due to an interaction with another food, drug or herb, and my doc has never, to my knowledge, EVER checked for such interactions before ripping out a prescription.

- also worth bearing in mind that high blood pressure is a symptom, not a stand alone condition. We get raised bp because of something else - which is why bp can often be resolved by changing lifestyle, diet, exercise, stress, even vitamin deficiencies can cause raised bp. Unless your doc has pursued these avenues, and suggested them before reaching for the prescription pad, I would do the reading on it yourself, and see if you can track down your bp cause. I did exactly that, and it took a while, but eventually I worked out that it was a sensitivity to caffeine. And since I gave up tea and coffee, my bp has been spot on.

Hi @rob2465 . I think you have two options.
1st. Visit your GP and see if an alternative drug is available.
2nd. Give the gym a rest for a week or so. I don't know your age but as the years rack up our bodies need a lot longer to recover from just about everything especially exercise. I have no idea what your training regime is but our legs do a lot of work without going to the gym.
If you are doing a lot of cardio sessions you may well be using your legs more than you realise.
Warming up, stretching, cooling down and rest days are all very important, especially the older we get ( excuse me if you're not an older person like myself )
Hope you get sorted and pain free soon.