What Is Amlodipine?

Potential Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effect associated with amlodipine is feeling tired, and some patients have experienced extreme sleepiness. Other frequently reported side effects include nausea, dizziness, facial flushing, stomach pain, and swelling of the legs or ankles. Abnormal muscle movements and tremors have occurred as well, and some individuals have noticed an abnormally fast heart rate or irregular heartbeat. These effects may resolve on their own within a few days to two weeks, and patients should let their doctor know if any of these side effects persist.

Low blood pressure is one of the potentially serious side effects of this medication, and it could cause lightheadedness, severe dizziness, or fainting. Some patients experience an increase in their chest pain when they first start taking amlodipine or when their dose is increased, and there is a risk of having a heart attack as well. If the patient has shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort, nausea, lightheadedness, fatigue, or cold sweats while taking amlodipine, they should obtain emergency medical assistance right away. Patients who believe they may have low blood pressure should also seek emergency care.

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