I am 69 years old. I am a diabetic for last 32 years and developed blood pressure since last 3 years. 
I was initially taking 0.3 mg of moxovas tablet. Since last year I was prescribed to take moxovas 0.2 mg twice a day and s-numlo 5 mg once a day by the doctor. Then blood pressure remained between 140/70 in an average. After taking this medicine my feet was swelling which I reported to Dr but he did not give  much importance to it.
But I have seen in the net that S-numlo (amlodipine) has 11 side effects :
Side Effects : 
 Most Common - Dizziness, palpitations, flushing and fluid retention. 
   Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, slow heart rate, chest pain, low blood pressure, poor blood circulation, fainting, fast heart rate and inflammation of blood vessels. 
   Central Nervous System - Sensory loss, nerve disease, tingling, tremor, unsteadiness, sexual dysfunction (male1 and female), sleepless, nervousness, depression, abnormal dreams, anxiety and depersonalization. 
   Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, indigestion, difficulty in swallowing, diarrhea, flatulence, inflammation of pancreas, vomiting and gum swelling. 
   General - Allergic reactions, shock, weakness, back pain, hot flushes, uneasiness, pain, rigors, increased sweating, weight gain and weight loss. 
   Musculoskeletal - Joint pain, muscle cramps and muscle pain. 
   Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and nose bleed. 
   Skin - Redness of the skin, itching, increased sweating and rash. 
   Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision, eye inflammation, blurred/double vision, eye pain and ringing in the    ear. 
   Genitourinary - Urinary frequency and night time urination. 
   Metabolic - Dry mouth, increased sugar level and thirst. 
   Blood - Bruising, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
I have observed that most of the above side effects mentioned above have effected me to some what average or lesser level. I would like to know if there is any alternative drug without such side effects. I am also taking OLMIN 40-CH to reduce createnine level as I am insulin dependant for controlling diabetese.
Awaiting your response.
Thanks.
                                                        
                                                     
                                                    
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            
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                                                                Fri, 11 Mar 2016