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What Is An Alternative Of Amlodipine?

I am looking for an alternative to amldipine. I have had two angioedema episodes on lisinopril and am not interested in returning to that family of options. The 10mg amlodipine has had the noted side effect of increased heart rate and metoprolol has been added (12.5 mg 2x/day) . My resting heart rate is seldom below low 80s and yet my 5-6 day/week workout includes cardio/weight regimens that keep my workout rate at or above my target (67 year old male) for 45m- 60m per workout. My resting rate should be no more than low 70s or lower when truly resting. My workout rate has decreased significantly on metoprolol (2 weeks) but that is not my concern. What is my best option for bp med that either includes a metoprolol effect or doesn t generate the side effect of the accelerated/sometimes pronounced/pounding heart rate? heart rate
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
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Hi,

If you have side effects with Amlodipine then you can start Telmisartan. That will help you reduce your blood pressure.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini,
Pathologist and Microbiologist


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What Is An Alternative Of Amlodipine?

Hi, If you have side effects with Amlodipine then you can start Telmisartan. That will help you reduce your blood pressure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini, Pathologist and Microbiologist