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Q: Amlodipine and Simvastatin and their side effects

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 21st, 2008

Can these medication cause side effect such as memory problem, dizzyness, tiredness and loss of appetite.
I have been told by my family that I look and act like I have been drinking a lot.
If these are side effect of the above med are there other med to try that do not have these side effects?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 23rd, 2008

High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, High Cholesterol Answer A4170

I am under a doctor care for the above conditions; but the medication seems to be causing side effects that i do not tolerate well

Amlodipine can cause dizziness and Simvastatin can cause tiredness and memory loss as side effects. You didn’t tell me for how long you've been taking these medicines and when these symptoms occurred so I can’t be sure if your symptoms are due to the medicines you take or to something else. Anyway, there are many other medications for high blood pressure and high cholesterol that you can try.

You should consult your primary health provider about your symptoms and other medical options.

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