Amlodipine and Atorvastatin

I had the same diagnosed last Nnovember and started on just the 1 a day amlodipine, after a week or so I realised I no longer felt anxious in the same way as before, a lot more relaxed, no headaches or migraines and try to drink decaffeinated coffee..Maybe the tablets won't have the same effect, for you, but do go ahead and try, you may feel so much better..am trying to lose weight too, if it helps get bp down a lot, then could try not having the tablet..and see if stays down or not. Good luck with it, give it a go

I take both the same… no side effects!

I was on Amlodopine for decades, all worked fine , no side effects, until after about 20+ years of usage I got ankle / lower leg swelling… turned out to be the Amlodopine. Switched to another BP med, not a lot better, finally now on a different one and much improved. Atorvastatin I take one at night, the only side effect is occasional bouts of flatulence! Tho as I’m prone to that anyway, not 100% sure it’s the Atorvastin! 80 next year!

You've had informed, professional advice. You want some lower-value advice too? Well, Gransnet is the place!

Sounds like standard blood pressure and cholesterol medication. Same as I take. What's frightening you?

I had to go to A&E a few weeks ago with a nose bleed that wouldn't stop. It did eventually, but my blood pressure was really high. I was given Amlodipine at 10mg a day. I have been taking it every day and checking my blood pressure, it has come down quickly to normal levels, bordering on going low (109/68) I am expecting my GP to reduce my dose at my next check up (fingers crossed) I am 64, very fit and healthy a good weight. But I suffer with anxiety, so can only assume it's that that has caused it. My hubby has had a few health scares lately, so that has made me more anxious, including health anxiety. I have signed up for CBT to help my stress levels. I felt a bit weird the first few days I took Amlodipine, so I now take it at night and am fine.

I take both. Amiopodine reduce fluid retention. As well as high BP I have kidney disease. So my ankles were really swollen. No problems with either med.

I take both, with no side effects, along with Ferusamide, Clopidrogel, Ramapril and Ranolazine.
They keep my heart in a stable condition.
I don't have high chlorestoral, but taking it is a belt and braces approach.

Nan0
Thank you for your reply.

Yes I was wondering whether to change to decaff coffee and I am a chocoholic. Not good!

I have had headaches, lightheadedness and blurry vision. Oh & the flushes especially the face burning.

I did take both yesterday evening, so lets see.

Glenfinnan

I take both the same… no side effects!

Glenfinnan

Thank you.

That's good to hear. Do you take both at the same time & morning or night?

Atorvastatin is taken to reduce higher than normal cholesterol. I know, I have been prescribed 20mg (one tablet) to be taken daily, preferably in the evening with a non-milky drink, since Feb 2024. It isn't taken as an anti-coagulant so please don't give out misinformation.

I think you have sufficient advice here about taking the meds. All I would say is, I wouldn’t disregard your anxiety. It could cause the physical symptoms you describe so it would be great if you could address it.

suelld

Thank you for your message.

Strange after all those years of taking you started having side effects.
Good to hear you have found another that suits

Oh I am also prone to that too. So embarrassing.

It is true that we all react differently to med. I was prescribed Amiopodine because my legs were swollen. They went down with it.

ExaltedWombat

Thank you for your message.

I think it is just the thought of all the side effects that goes with any medication.

So it is good to hear what others in similar circumstances have to say.

Your 'good' cholesterol should average 2.7.

I was prescribed atorvastatin many years ago because my count was 9.8. (my sister's 8.9) It is now 5. There is a history of strokes and heart attacks in the maternal side of the family.

Suzysues

Thank you.

That must have given you quite a fright when it didn't stop. Especially as like me you suffer with anxiety.

Understandable for you to feel anxious, with your husband having a few health scares though. I hope he is OK.

Good to hear your BP is back to normal now.

My Dr told me not to take my blood pressure until I have taken the tablets for 4 weeks. I am then to do readings twice a day for 2 weeks. Then to see him again.

Welshy - I have taken Amlodopine for HBP (thanks Dad) since my mid 30's with no side effects (am now late 60's). I was prescribed Atorvastatin in my late 50's for high cholesterol (thanks Mum). A cardiologist suggested I take an enzyme CO-Q10 to counter a slight aching in the legs which coincided with commencing the station & feel OK.

Statin not station (autocorrect).

Allalongagatha

Thank you.

Good to hear you have had no problem with both meds.

I was only told in 2023/24 that I have CKD too since 2014!

Marydoll

Thank you.

I have never heard of half of the medication you take.

Good to hear you have no side effects with taking so many and it keeps your heart stable.

Barbarasmum

Are you referring to Luckygirl3 post? As she had the post removed as she misread the name of the medication.

Women's cholesterol
Under 5 total cholesterol reading
Under 3 (bad cholesterol) reading
above 1.2 (good cholesterol) reading
These are suggested readings by NHS standards 2024/25
If you're skinny and on protein shakes and dietitian has advised whole milk, cheese and dairy for their protein content, it's advisable to talk to your GP about taking a higher dose of Atorvastatin (different prescription, not more of your 20mg tablets) to mitigate the effects of eating more fatty foods. GP will give proper advice. I have managed to maintain a happy balance still taking the 20mg tablet yet using full cream milk and milk products and weight has stabilised at 126lbs (9st/60kg) size 10 down from 16/18 ( 11st 7lbs) 78kg. I get tested every 6 months and keep weight and BMI notes 3 x a week.
I have ILD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. .

Stillness

Thank you.

Yes I have been given lots of advice, which I very much appreciate.

Allalongagatha

Thank you

Yes of course we are all different.

Good to hear your swelling went down when taking them. I have read it's the other way around for a lot of people.