I was diagnosed with hypertension last october, went through the usual hell with the side effects of medication, now i have face flushing, i have always been hot blooded but this symptom is new, it causes alot anxiety, life is horrible at the moment, i am constatly ill and in pain.
I've never had any side effects with any of the beta blockers such as attenolol or the other drugs such as amlodipine, but the latter can cause flushing in about 5% of female users.
Personally if it is not getting better, then see your GP and maybe a different type of medication will not cause you problems.
I am on candesartan on and off, trying t get used to the side effects, i do really need to talk to my doctor, thanks.
Amlodipine can cause burning sensation ,I regularly suffer from hot burning feet,told my doctor and she just says it's a side effect.