Hypertension - side effects of meds

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I have been diagnosed and started medication 2 months ago . BP has since come down to 130/70

My medication, amlopodine is causing swollen ankles

I’ve had acupuncture, I go to yoga and I exercise regularly and eat well. I’m hoping to not have to take medication permanently

Any advice whether gp will change medication and what too due to the swelling?
Or whether they will approve me coming off again ?

Thanks

Omg, I would change the medication if it causes vomiting. How awful (although. I have a phobia so for me it would be a nightmare). What is your BP? Did you try lifestyle changes first to lower it? That will have only positive side effects. Exercise, eat more veggies and fruits, oatmeal, cut salt alcohol and caffeine way down. Lose weight if needed.

I take 3.75mg bisoprolol once daily. It is a beta blocker and has a dual effect, lowering my heart rate for atrial fibrillation and bp too. Has a calming effect also, although that may be in my head! No side effects whatsoever, touch wood.

Ive monitored for 2 weeks and bp ranged from 130/75 to 113/72.

This is good, however I have a fast pulse over 100 every day. Going to call GP for a consultation on Monday