.ive taken the water pills for 5 days and the swelling is still there .plenty of blood labs were run in my numerous E R visits my vital organs are working fine so they said. Long-term use of amlodipine medication can cause skin side effects in some cases. Goes away when I elevate my legs. 10 Reported frequency rates for peripheral edema with CCB therapy are quite varied in the literature in part because of the dose‐dependent nature of the phenomenon, and can range from 5% to as high as 70%. I came off of the amlodipine because of the foot discomfort and numbness (since I complained so much about it.) She’s on the 10 mg.Someone Answer? My GP has said it's a known … What can she do ?She should see the Dr that prescribed the amlodipine and discuss a possible relation to the swelling. I went to my GP who said, that this is likely due to the same thing, and that though the Amlodipine is out of my system (been off 2 weeks), my skin is affected, and therefore, I can still react. I am now more worried about the PE’s than the cancer even though I am taking the blood thinner Riveroxyban for six mnths, This is because my thighs have started feeling very warm and have some ankle swelling. On 10 mg I had side effects that just got worse and worse. I run every morning, eat healthy Sunday-Friday, and had high blood pressure for a long time before seeking help. realsmith • • 3 Replies. Amlodipine can cause long-term effects on the body. Been taking for about one year. So I was switched to amlodipine (5mg). Has a diuretic been started that could be causing this? My doctor increased my amlodopine from 5 to 10. Disclaimer: The comment response is opinion and in no way affiliated with my employer. This rash can come and go. I’m sure the treatment will be effective for the hives now….but how long will this situation last? Wouldn’t go off cold turkey, so was put on 2.5 amlodipine. Its worth a check up and some testing to answer the above.I have been taking Caduet (amlodopine 10mg/Lipitor 20mg) for about ten years. I brought home bp monitor in to test it against my dr and mine was off by 14 points so i’m going back down to the 5 and i might just change the medication all together if it continues because of the 10 mg triggering it.how long after stopping the medicine does it take for swelling and symptoms to subsideDisclaimer: The comment response is opinion and in no way affiliated with my employer. Yes your legs are so swollen it hurts like a bad sunburn. Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics.Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. However I’ve recently been getting SEVERE leg cramping at night that wakes me up 2-3 times a night. If my skin has been sensitized by the Amlodipine, is there a timeline for this to abate. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Amlodipine inhibits the influx of calcium ions across cardiac (heart) and smooth muscle causing relaxation of these muscles and dilation (widening). Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If the side effect is troublesome, the only way to know for sure if amlodipine is causing the symptoms is to have a trial of stopping the medication. If you have high blood pressure, taking amlodipine helps prevent future heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.. Amlodipine is also used to prevent chest pain caused by heart disease .. These include allergic reactions, shortness of breath, itching and cramps. 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