Body Itch

[whistonian]

Saw my doctor last month and mentioned that I was going crazy with itching on my lower legs,and some swelling around the ankles.I am 80 years old and he said it was due to my Amlodipine blood tablet,although I have been taking it for years without bother he says it is due to my age and suggested i stuck with the Amlodipine and put cream on the itching.Well it has now got worse, and my thighs and back are itching.I am thinking of going back and requesting a change in medication.Wonder if any other Aber has had this problem.

[Sqad]

No, sorry I have never had such problems, although I have never taken Amlodipine.

I agree with the diagnosis of your GP and I would certainly go back and suggest that he/she changes your BP tablets.

[whistonian]

Thanks Squad I will do just that.

[cupid04]

I was on 10mg Amlodipine along with Atenolol 50mg and Perindopril 8mg and I was taken off the Amlodipine due to swollen calves and ankles. Seem to do okay with just the two BP medications.