Could my blood pressure medication cause neuropathy?

Certain blood pressure medications like Hydralazine and Amiodarone can cause drug-induced neuropathy. Usually, these drugs cause nerve damage that can be reversed if you stop the medication. Consider speaking to your doctor about this possibility and seeing what happens if you use a different medication for your high blood pressure.

Thanks for sharing! dealing with tingling and numbness can be unsettling, and it's good that you're being proactive. While peripheral neuropathy has many possible causes, certain blood pressure medications have been linked to nerve symptoms in some people, though it’s relatively rare.

Medications like beta-blockers or some ACE inhibitors have occasionally been associated with neuropathy-like symptoms, but more often, neuropathy stems from other causes like diabetes, vitamin deficiencies (especially B12), alcohol use, or autoimmune issues. Sometimes, it’s a combination of factors rather than just one clear cause.

The best move is to talk to your doctor about your concerns—they can review your medication and possibly run tests to rule out other causes or adjust your treatment plan.

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