Amlodipine and Atorvastatin

mabon1

Thank you

Yes the same here. Lots of heart attacks on the maternal side. But my father also died of a heart attack. That was when my health anxiety started.

We are so lucky to live at a time when we have so many medications available . Last year I could not have a procedure because my BP was through the roof. It was very disappointing having gone through the ghastly pre op process. Fortunately it meant an overhaul of my medication and for the first time in 10 years I have normal BP.

Jockytaff

Thank you

Yes we all have something to thank our parents for!!!

You took them from a very early age though. Good to hear you had no side effects.

Does taking the enzyme CO-Q10 help?

I have just had a little read, as I had never heard of it .....

Cardiovascular health: Some research suggests it might help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve blood flow.

Low levels of CoQ10 have been linked to conditions such as heart failure, high blood pressure, Parkinson's disease, and certain muscle disorders.

I've been taking both for years - and so far they seem to have worked well.

Allalongagatha

We are so lucky to live at a time when we have so many medications available . Last year I could not have a procedure because my BP was through the roof. It was very disappointing having gone through the ghastly pre op process. Fortunately it meant an overhaul of my medication and for the first time in 10 years I have normal BP.

That is so true, others have not been so fortunate.

Sorry to hear you could not have your procedure done at the time though

But the outcome was good.

Judhi

I've been taking both for years - and so far they seem to have worked well.

Thank you.

I hope they do the same for me too. Fingers crossed.

My husband has been taking both of these meds for years without problems.

TiggyW

My husband has been taking both of these meds for years without problems.

Thank you TiggyW

I take Amlodipine on same dose as you - 5 mg daily. At first my ankles did swell a bit but that soon passed so please don't think - if it happens - that it won't settle. There have been no other side effects and it's a very fast worker. Your BP will be lower within 24 hours!

My husband and I are taking both those medications and hav been for a while.

Hi Welshy, Like you I was worried about taking long term medication. However I have been some months now on the same dosage as you of Amlodipine and Atorvastatin without any side effects at all.

I take these the atorvastatin only thing I will say is follow the advice on box and take just before bed I have been taking for 10 years no problems

Paperbackwriter

I take Amlodipine on same dose as you - 5 mg daily. At first my ankles did swell a bit but that soon passed so please don't think - if it happens - that it won't settle. There have been no other side effects and it's a very fast worker. Your BP will be lower within 24 hours!

Paperbackwriter

Thank you

That is some reassuring information.

Etoile2701

My husband and I are taking both those medications and hav been for a while.

Thank you

So I assume without any side effects which is good.

Warmglovesandsocks

Hi Welshy, Like you I was worried about taking long term medication. However I have been some months now on the same dosage as you of Amlodipine and Atorvastatin without any side effects at all.

Thank you

That is good to hear. I hope I will be the same.

Graygirl

I take these the atorvastatin only thing I will say is follow the advice on box and take just before bed I have been taking for 10 years no problems

Thank you

I have decided to take them at night but I did read you can take them anytime of day, as long as you keep to that same time.

I take Amlodipine and it controls my blood pressure. I took Atorvastatin for quite a long time but stopped because it was causing me severe muscle pains.

singingnutty

I take Amlodipine and it controls my blood pressure. I took Atorvastatin for quite a long time but stopped because it was causing me severe muscle pains.

Thank you

Sorry to hear you were getting severe muscle pain

I already get a lot of pain from my sciatica and arthritis, so I hope the meds don't affect me like that.

Were you not offered anything else?

Welshy

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.

Thank you. I think my GP wanted to monitor me as it was A&E that had prescribed the medication. Hubby is doing ok, thank you.

I was strongly advised to take the statin at night because that's when it's more effective

I can't remember exactly why but it was to do with the way cholesterol is made in the body.

Hi Welshy I’m on exactly the same have been for 18 months now I’m 70.
My blood pressure was very high and my cholesterol was 6.3.
After a week my blood pressure was in normal range and after 3 months got my bloods taken again and my cholesterol was 3.8.
I have had no side effects at all.

I hope you get on ok too. All the best

NotSpaghetti

*I was strongly advised to take the statin at night because that's when it's more effective*

I can't remember exactly why but it was to do with the way cholesterol is made in the body.

Thank you

That's good to know.

Keekaboo

Hi Welshy I’m on exactly the same have been for 18 months now I’m 70.
My blood pressure was very high and my cholesterol was 6.3.
After a week my blood pressure was in normal range and after 3 months got my bloods taken again and my cholesterol was 3.8.
I have had no side effects at all.

I hope you get on ok too. All the best

Thank you Keekaboo

That's very encouraging, especially after just one week.

I'm not sure what my cholesterol is, as it was last year when I had it taken last. I am having more bloods taken next week though.

Mr C was prescribed both Atorvastatin and Amlodipine following open heart surgery two years ago when he was 80. He’s not experienced a side effect from either, I’d certainly have heard about it if he had! They both do their job. His BP is steady and his cholesterol low enough to more than satisfy the cardiologists.

Please don’t worry. It’s truly is best to follow medical advice, any medication comes with a long list of potential side effects. For many people there is no adverse reaction. If any medication does prove to be bothersome a chat with a doctor is the way to go. There are usually alternatives to try. Wishing you well.

Rosie51

Welshy my husband has been on Atorvastatin for years with no side effects at all. I was prescribed Amlodipine and while it worked brilliantly to reduce my BP it caused awful swelling in my feet and ankles. I was changed to Lercanidipine and have been fine. Give the medications a try, if you get unpleasant side effects the GP will try a different variety but these are the most commonly prescribed forms and work for most people.

Amlodipine did the same thing to me, my feet and ankles swelled so badly that it was difficult to get my shoes on. Lercanidipine works just fine for me as well. Amlodipine tends to be the first BP med doctors try because it does suit a lot of patients.
Atorvastatin gave me muscular atrophy, not a common side effect, I was put on another type of statin and it did much the same thing and I was told that I was one of the weird patients who obviously can't take statins, it's a pain in the bum to have to explain it over again to new or trainee doctors even though it's in my notes, but it's not a big issue.
I hope both work for the OP.