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Do Amlodipine And Losartan Cause Muscle Cramps?

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Posted on Sat, 27 Jun 2015
Question: i am on these medication for high blood pressure, chlorthalid, amlodipine and losartan can it
causing my muscle cramps




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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
All of them can cause some amount of muscle tightness and/or pain

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. All the above listed medications can cause some amount of muscle pain, or stiffness; but the most likely cause for your muscle cramping could be the amlodipine.

Please speak to your doctor about the same if you wish to get this changed or substituted, or initiate medications to help control or prevent the cramping. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
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Do Amlodipine And Losartan Cause Muscle Cramps?

Brief Answer: All of them can cause some amount of muscle tightness and/or pain Detailed Answer: Hello sir and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. All the above listed medications can cause some amount of muscle pain, or stiffness; but the most likely cause for your muscle cramping could be the amlodipine. Please speak to your doctor about the same if you wish to get this changed or substituted, or initiate medications to help control or prevent the cramping. I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.