5 mg tablets (Norvasc) Amlodipine 1 mg/mL solution (Norliqva) Amlodipine 1 mg/mL oral suspenstion (Katerzia) Amlodipine side effects Common amlodipine side effects
flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
dizziness, drowsiness; swelling of your legs or ankles; irregular heartbeat; pounding
Mild side effects that have been reported with amlodipine include: fatigue nausea abdominal pain sleepiness Furthermore, the healthcare team should monitor patients for adverse side effects such as peripheral edema, dizziness, and flushing
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Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (CAD) and variant angina (also called Prinzmetal angina or coronary artery vasospasm, among other names)
trouble with swallowing
5 mg once daily and this dose may be used when adding NORVASC to other antihypertensive therapy
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
The effect of amlodipine lasts for approximately 24 hours
Along with its needed effects, amlodipine / olmesartan may cause some unwanted effects
In studies, less than 2 out of 100 people stopped taking amlodipine due to side effects
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If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly
muscle pain or stiffness
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers
Along with its needed effects, amlodipine/atorvastatin may cause some unwanted effects
unusual bleeding or bruising
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention