Amlodipine.

[cupid04]

Have recently been prescribed 10mg Amlodipine. Started off on 5mg to start
with but been increased to 10mg in the last 5 weeks. Since taking them
have been badly constipated. Reported this to my doctor but he just gave
me heavy duty laxatives. Surely this cant be good if I need laxatives
every other day. I'm also frightened to strain too hard because i have a
incisional hernia. The hospital wont do the op because of my high blood
pressure and other health issues. Any advice would be appreciated.

[cupid04]

Forgot to mention,already on 8mg Perindopril and 50mg Atenlol as well.

[rowanwitch]

try increasing your fluid intake a little maybe a glass of prune juice? and maybe try a stool softener as well as the laxative so you don't have to strain so much.... you may find it settles down if not go back to your Gp

[GRUMPY]

Hi I have taken Amlopdine 10 mg for about 7 years also Atenolol 50mg it takes a while for your body to settle but as suggested drink more fluids especially water.
Hope this helps

[cupid04]

Thankyou both for your advice, I shall visit my GP in the new year.

[carlton23]

I take a excellent remedy called `Ispaghula Husk Orange` prescribed by my GP and is a pleasant orange bulk building soluble fibre with sweetener. Ask your GP if they will help you.

[cupid04]

Thankyou carlton23, duly noted.