Amlodipine + Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amlodipine + Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide can cause edema. It is the most common side effects of this drug. Usually swelling occurs in feet and ankle. If these effects cause troublesome, then consult your doctor regarding whether this effect arises due to amlodipine consumption or not. If yes, then you can stop taking this medicine with the help of doctor because of alternate treatment are also available. However, it is dose-related effects if taken a low dose, chances of edema are very less if consuming high dose the chances of edema are high.

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Amlodipine + Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Amlodipine + Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

No, Amlodipine + Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide should not be discontinued on your own. Discontinuation of a drug on your own can cause some serious problem such as blood pressure or chest pain which lead to heart attack and stroke. So before stopping this medicine, you must consult your doctor, he/she may switch your treatment if you can not tolerate this drug.