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Is Itching Throughout Body A Side Effect Of Amlodipino?

hi, my mom is 84 years old and has been prescribed Amlodipino (or could be amloditino) for high blood pressure. She itches and has scratched her skin so bad that she has she is constantly bleeding for all of her scratches. Is this a side effect of this medicine?? She is a mess from scratching. I live in another state so that is why I was not sure of the spelling as she read it to me over the phone.
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Thanks for asking question on HCM!
I really appreciate your concern for your mom.
Amlodipine is an effective drug used to reduce the high blood pressure with minimal side effects.
The most commonly occurring side effects include:
Swelling around the ankles (oedema), constipation, palpitation (due to increased pulse rate), feeling of warmth, redness of the face, neck, arms.

The other side effects which are uncommonly occur are
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling sensations.
It seems your mom is having these uncommonly occurring side effects.

I advise her to consult her doctor for proper evaluation and possibility of using alternative medicine to reduce her high BP.

Wishing your mother a smooth and speedy recovery.

Best regards!
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Is Itching Throughout Body A Side Effect Of Amlodipino?

Thanks for asking question on HCM! I really appreciate your concern for your mom. Amlodipine is an effective drug used to reduce the high blood pressure with minimal side effects. The most commonly occurring side effects include: Swelling around the ankles (oedema), constipation, palpitation (due to increased pulse rate), feeling of warmth, redness of the face, neck, arms. The other side effects which are uncommonly occur are burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling sensations. It seems your mom is having these uncommonly occurring side effects. I advise her to consult her doctor for proper evaluation and possibility of using alternative medicine to reduce her high BP. Wishing your mother a smooth and speedy recovery. Best regards!