high blood pressure
"I have been on amlodipine for nearly a year.  Doctor said to avoid sodium and exercise/diet. I take 2 x 5mg pills in the morning and 1 x 5mg at night.  Blood Pressure has done very well.  As long as I stay away from sodium, I have no swelling in ankles/feet.  Heart doctor said to stay away from chips, bacon and soup. I am 74 and do not exercise regularly I need to lose about 30lbs.  I am so tired, how do I exercise?  It takes all I have to make something to eat.  The one side effect I noticed was 'skin rash/itch'.  I have this scalp problem, with little pimples that I scratch.  Dermatologist said dermatitis; I use prescription shampoo. Scalp problem started just after starting the generic amlodipine. "