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Just started taking it have headache, eyes sensitive but feel no more chest pain and blood pressure has returned to normal.. was 180/90 now it is 120/70 ...I just hope the headaches stop soon I also take Coversyl and Monocor ... I have been taking meds for 20 years or more for this problem and nothing seems to work very long Doctors are running out of meds to give me to lower my BP

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had been on 5mg zestril for months. BP was temporarily normal then shot to 160/80. Dr added 5mg plendil. Reduced BP to 116/74 but side effect of plendil brought palpitations with racing heart at 140BPM. Had to be rushed to emergency room

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S. Henry | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/13/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Now I’m using Letrozole, breast cancer, and have extreme dizziness at night/morning causing me to hold the wall to use the restroom at night. Feels horrible. Elderly patient.

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DianeG |
10/3/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I've been taking Plendil 2.5 for about 5 - 6 years. It's great for lowering my blood pressure and relieving migraine headaches. But... my feet and ankles feel like they are ready to burst out of my skin, - not fluid. Both ankles and shins red spotty and itchy. Pimples around my neck and arms keep coming up are so annoying and itchy. The last couple of years have got worse. I've tried halving the tablet, which is a 2.5 one, but find my headaches come back. I'm still trying out different ways. I've been off the tablet for a week and monitoring my BP each day. BP and migraine came up high yesterday so took a Plendil again. BP pressure 138/92.- was146/96 I'm going back to taking half a tablet until I see my doctor again. I keep a notebook and keep a record of what I'm doing. I used to be on Metaprolol, that worked well at the beginning, but I found I just sat down and couldn't get a move on and had awful dreams at night really weird ones. I had work to do and found it hard to get going. So I changed to Plendil after about 5 years when I'd had enough of the bad dreams and being lethargic, the dreams then lessoned. I must wake up about 3 times a night with a different dream on Plendil. Without the Plendil my dreams are normal and I manage to get more rest. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/28/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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No-Plendil-for-me | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/2/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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5mg of the Plendil did not lower my blood pressure, 10mg caused my legs and ankles to swell and intensified the soreness of my lips and mouth. My knees also started to ache. Walking or standing was painful. My blood pressure remained high.

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JackieBlais | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/8/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Just started taking it have headache, eyes sensitive but feel no more chest pain and blood pressure has returned to normal.. was 180/90 now it is 120/70 ...I just hope the headaches stop soon I also take Coversyl and Monocor ... I have been taking meds for 20 years or more for this problem and nothing seems to work very long Doctors are running out of meds to give me to lower my BP

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rammer | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/20/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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My pressure has been in check ever since I have been on this medication. problem caused by a slip and fall accident with a concussion

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Larry H | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/8/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been struggling with high blood pressure for about 3 years and have been prescribed several medications. Most did not work or had side effects that I could not tolerate. The Felodipine works great. I have read reviews that some brands are not effective.I get the ones marked MP 773 from Wal Mart. And am very satisfied. BP is great and have had no side effects. Feel better than I have in 3 yrs. I am also Diabetic and this drug does not seem to raise my glucose levels.

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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/1/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Plendil 10mg for 10yrs or more and I have no side effects that I know of. It has been a life saver for me.

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AA | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/7/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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had been on 5mg zestril for months. BP was temporarily normal then shot to 160/80. Dr added 5mg plendil. Reduced BP to 116/74 but side effect of plendil brought palpitations with racing heart at 140BPM. Had to be rushed to emergency room

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Judy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/19/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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I have had severe upper arm and shoulder pain bilaterally. This is with the generic medication felodipine. I had to stop it, due to the pain. I also had upper right quadrant pain that went around to my kidney area. After stopping the medication for 2 days, my pain is gone. I have a hard time with generic medications, possibly due to the fillers they put in them. Not really sure.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/25/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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genricblues | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/11/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I was taking the name brand and it worked fine for me. Would get a slight headache if I was without my medsfor than 3 days. Tried the genric by Ranbx (light orange) from Jewel/Osco. Blood pressure went way up and I did not even know it until I when to the doctor for checkup. Could no find anything about the mfg Rbnx on the web. Switched over to Walgreen brand by Mylan (blue). My arm and leg started hurting after the first dosage. Going back to the name brand and I don't care how much it cost me. Read More Read Less

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nanaoseibonsu | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/28/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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slight headache

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cindy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/21/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Plendil is now only available as generic (Felodipine) the new version is casuing me the same side effects I got from Procardia. Pain in joints/tendons with redness and swelling at site of pain. I have been on plendil for more than 10 years with the newest vesion causing extreme problems inless than a 6 week timeline of change to Felodipine ER from new manufacturer. Now that it is generic it is very problematic as was Procardia in the generic form. I was test for arthritis and lyme desease....it is the side effects of meds not other health issue. I am young, lsightly over wieght which caused original hypertension problem 20 years ago...should have just went on a diet instead of taking Tenormin which made me gain wieght and caused angina. I have great blood profiles, it is not a cholesteral problem in my case, stress test fine, I am currently taking lisinopril 5 mg and the new Felodipine 5mg, Beware old Plendil user...the generic version is not without bad side effects which I can't live with, not a 51! They tried to tell me when I was younger I was out of shape...that was BS. I feel sorry for nay senior who has taken these generics...because your pain will be past over as getting older, they tried it with me...I didn't stand for it..I hope htis messages helps someone.Read More Read Less

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Lee | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/14/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I was prescribed this to supplement my Diovan RX for my BP. NOt only did it not have any effect on lowering my BP, it causes an intense headache within an hour of taking it. For three weeks I stuck it out waiting for the adjustment period, but no luck.

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IRISHLADY | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/16/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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iI HAVE BEEN ON THIS MED FOR 7 YEARS, WORKS VERY WELL. BP IS 117 OVER 76 PERFECT

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/10/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used this product, ( felodipine) for many years and had no problems whatever.

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connellc | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/6/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Plendil was dropped by AstraZenica in October. Plendil i sno longer supported by that drug company. I can't get this drug anymore.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/24/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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very good at all times

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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/23/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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plendil has worked well in reducing my pressure but I have been suffering with rashes all over since I've been on this drug.

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