Mistake: "no longer can get your shoes on"
May be you are talking about Amlodipine Besylate (Norvasc), I am taking that and Triamterene Hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide) which is probably close to what you are taking. I have no ill effect from them, however, the Amlodipine sometimes makes your ankles and feet swell to the point where you no longer can't get your shoes on.
I was prescribed to take vascoride as maintenance medicine for hypertension, is taking this med for life?