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Because of severe weather conditions, I am snowbound away from home, with no prospect of getting back in the immediate future. I have medication, Metformin and Amlodipine to last me till Monday. If I run out of it for a few days, would it be significant or is there procedure for getting emergency supplies at a local health centre, assuming I could actually get there.

 

[mikeyB]

Yes, any doctor will take you on as a Temporary Resident and arrange a prescription for you. Just talk to any available official or volunteer help you can find to point you in the right direction, but do take care.

It’s not a good idea to suddenly stop your meds, particularly the Amlodipine.

 

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Yes, any doctor will take you on as a Temporary Resident and arrange a prescription for you. Just talk to any available official or volunteer help you can find to point you in the right direction, but do take care.

It’s not a good idea to suddenly stop your meds, particularly the Amlodipine.

Thanks, mikeyB

 

[Ralph-YK]

It’s not a good idea to suddenly stop your meds, particularly the Amlodipine.

Do you have any more info on this @mikeyB? as I have recently stopped taking Amlodipine.

 

[trophywench]

I would assume Ralph that the underlying health cause of taking any drug, needs to be shown to be resolved or lots better than it was when you started the drug, to stop taking it.

Amlodipine is a BP drug and if the person's BP is going to go sky high pdq when he stops taking it - that could be life threatening if it goes high enough for long enough! Hence Mike's reply.

 

[Davein]

Because of severe weather conditions, I am snowbound away from home, with no prospect of getting back in the immediate future. I have medication, Metformin and Amlodipine to last me till Monday. If I run out of it for a few days, would it be significant or is there procedure for getting emergency supplies at a local health centre, assuming I could actually get there.

As per what Mike says but if things get really bad go to nearest A & E, we have done so once in the past and they provided emergency meds. But obviously try local surgery/healthcare centre first.

 

[Ralph-YK]

I would assume Ralph that the underlying health cause of taking any drug, needs to be shown to be resolved or lots better than it was when you started the drug, to stop taking it.

Amlodipine is a BP drug and if the person's BP is going to go sky high pdq when he stops taking it - that could be life threatening if it goes high enough for long enough! Hence Mike's reply.

I'm on several tablets for high blood pressure (starting in 2011), Amlodipine being the latest addition.
I gather my bp has been on the low side more recently. (As ever, the doctors are reluctant to tell you actual readings.)

 

[trophywench]

Well if you really want to know your BP you should ask - but also get yourself a decent machine to do it at home for yourself - they're only £15-20, last forever and don't get through many batteries.