High Blood Pressure
"Started amlodipine after stopping lisinopril due to throat swelling  after taking for one year. Amlodipine took 5 days to begin working on lowering my blood pressure after introduction.  My dosage was 5mg once daily.  It didn&#039;t lower my blood pressure very much.  Went from 165/111 to 145/100 in 5 days.  

Side effects included:

Very sore arms and legs

Lower legs felt sore and full of blood (heavy)

Facial flishing

Profucious sweating from feet and hands 

Headaches 

Notable lack of energy and sleepiness , nervousness 

  I recommend using this drug ONLY if it&#039;s your last resort and you don&#039;t need an immediate drop in blood pressure.  Remember everyone is different this may work well for you. Long walks seemed to help with the sore legs."