Can Amlodipine be taken prior to a venous reflux repair surgery?
Patient: I am a 58 year old heart patient with a repaired mitral valve. I have a diffibrilator/pace maker installed in 2013 after collapsing. This year I had a procedure to repair veinous reflux. I have recently experienced numbness in my feet. My cardiologist has prescribed amlodipine besylate and gabapentin. After reading the possible side effects I am concerned about taking these meds. I am a working professional and cannot afford to be dysfunctional at work. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  You can take Amlodipine before the procedure.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.