High Blood Pressure
"I was prescribed amlodipine after lisinopril hctz and Losartan both caused severe hair loss and insomnia.

After taking a dose, I would experience a severe headache for 20 hours, plus stomach upset.  However, my hair was not falling out, nor did I have insomnia. It took about 2-3 weeks for the headaches and upset stomach to stop completely.It took about 6 weeks for my blood pressure to be in the normal range. No side effects currently.

The only thing I&#039;m not happy about is I haven&#039;t been able to lose weight while on Amlodipine, even though I&#039;m strictly dieting. Prior to starting this drug, I had been losing nicely. But I suppose I&#039;d rather be fatter with a full head of hair, than thin and bald. :)"