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Compare AMLODIPINE (amlodipine) and TELMISARTAN AND AMLODIPINE (Telmisartan and Amlodipine) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
amlodipine, Norvasc, Exforge HCT · ARB
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The active ingredients of amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets target 3 separate mechanisms involved in blood pressure regulation. Specifi...
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Telmisartan and Amlodipine · ARB
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Telmisartan Angiotensin II is formed from angiotensin I in a reaction catalyzed by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE, kininase II). Angiotensin II is the ...
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Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 15 Reddit discussions
AMLODIPINE
27%
positive
15 threads
TELMISARTAN AND AMLODIPINE
0%
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0 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for AMLODIPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
71 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
From 200+ BP to Controlled Levels of 100-120: My Journey as a 22-Year-Old with Severe Hypertension I’m 22 and recently discovered I had severe hypertension with blood pressure readings in the 200s. It’s possible I lived with those dangerous numbers for years without realizing it. For as long as I c
Back in April, I stopped taking my meds after 21 years (360mg of Valsartan + 5mg Amlodipine) because I was tired of taking pills every day, and I wanted to break free from our backwards "sickcare" system. I've long suspected that the bp meds cause us to become dependent on them, and since they do n
35 male with high BP my entire life Been on it for 1 year and 5 months. Started at 5 mg for like 3 or 6 months then went to 10 mg. Seems I have a barrage of symptoms I’ve never had before in my life for the last 6 months. Extreme daytime sleepiness***** The chills like 15 times a day ***** Swollen
I've been on Amlodipine and Carvedilol since June of 2025. I tried to stop Amlodipine without doctor's approval because it makes my anxiety worse. I tried to move up my next doctor's appointment to see if I can switch to something else like an Ace Inhibitor, but the closest they could slot me in was
About a month ago I was hospitalized. I was driving with my daughter and suddenly felt shortness of breath, dizziness and the feeling like I was going to pass out. I pulled over caught my breath and out of pure adrenaline was able to make it home and call an ambulance when they came my BP was 198/12
I was hungover, ate prosciutto, hands were shaking like crazy. I thought I'd measure it just for the fun of it. It wasn't fun when the numbers never in 10 measurement went lower than 210/120, going to the ER made things worse. It was all in my head. But we fixed it. Hell started. 2 months passed and
Just wanted to brag on myself a bit here. Since February I've been taking GLP-1 and I'm down 45lbs (247-202). My GW is 170 so I still have a ways to go but recently I've been having weird dizzy spells when bending down and standing back up. There are a lot of potential causes of course, but my BP ha
Been on medication for high blood pressure for about 4 years now, and finally found a cocktail of meds that seems to be working for me: Bisoprolol 2.5mg tablets Indapamide 1.5mg modified-release tablets Amlodipine 10mg tablets Ramipril 10mg tablets Spironolactone 25mg tablets Systolic still high but
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Both AMLODIPINE and TELMISARTAN AND AMLODIPINE belong to the ARB class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
AMLODIPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. TELMISARTAN AND AMLODIPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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