How to manage common amlodipine side effects<\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\nSide effect<\/b><\/td>\n What the label says<\/b><\/td>\n What to do<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSwelling of the feet, ankles, and lower legs<\/td>\n Dose related (1.8% to 10.8% vs. 0.6% with placebo)<\/td>\n Consult a healthcare provider since it rarely goes away on its own<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nDizziness<\/td>\n Dose related (1.1% to 3.4% vs. 1.5% with placebo)<\/td>\n Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position and report any severe episodes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPalpitations<\/td>\n Dose related (0.7% to 4.5% vs. 0.6% with placebo)<\/td>\n Tell a healthcare provider if you experience a racing or irregular heartbeat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nFlushing (warmth and redness of the skin)<\/td>\n Dose related (0.7% to 2.6% vs. 0% with placebo)<\/td>\n This usually gets better over time, but consult a healthcare provider if it becomes bothersome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nFatigue<\/td>\n Not dose related (4.5% vs. 2.8% with placebo)<\/td>\n Consult a healthcare provider if it affects daily activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nNausea<\/td>\n Not dose related\u00a0 (2.9% vs. 1.9% with placebo)<\/td>\n Taking amlodipine with food may help with this side effect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nStomach pain<\/td>\n Not dose related (1.6% vs. 0.3% with placebo)<\/td>\n Consult a healthcare provider for severe pain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nDrowsiness (somnolence)<\/td>\n Not dose related (1.4% vs. 0.6% with placebo)<\/td>\n Use caution with driving or operating machinery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n
Rash, itching, and muscle cramps have also been reported, but they each occurred in fewer than 1% of people in placebo-controlled trials. Therefore, they\u2019re not considered common side effects.<\/p>\n
Serious side effects of amlodipine<\/h2>\n
Serious side effects can occur while taking amlodipine. These may include severely low blood pressure and worsening chest pain or heart attack, especially in people with coronary artery disease<\/a> who have just started or increased their dose.<\/p>\nGet emergency help for:<\/p>\n
\n- Chest pain that occurs suddenly, worsens, or does not go away<\/li>\n
- Fainting or feeling close to fainting<\/li>\n
- Trouble breathing or wheezing<\/li>\n
- Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li>\n
- Severe rash, hives, or blisters<\/li>\n
- Severe dizziness or weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other rare but serious effects may include increased liver enzymes and yellowing of the skin or eyes, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), and angioedema.<\/p>\n
Other potential side effects<\/h2>\nWeight gain<\/h3>\n
Amlodipine may be linked to weight gain. However, it\u2019s not common, and it may be a direct effect of fluid retention rather than increased body fat. Both weight gain and weight loss have been reported in fewer than 1% of people, based on the label information<\/a>. If weight does change unintentionally while taking amlodipine, talk to a healthcare provider, especially if it occurs alongside swelling in the ankles or shortness of breath.<\/p>\nHair loss<\/h3>\n
Hair loss (alopecia) is not a side effect that\u2019s described on the current manufacturer\u2019s drug label. However, older labeling<\/a> did include alopecia with a less than 0.1% incidence in patients on amlodipine, although it was not confirmed whether it was caused by the medication. Hair loss can have several different causes, including thyroid problems, iron deficiency, stress, and other medications.<\/p>\nLeg pain<\/h3>\n
Leg pain is not a common side effect associated with amlodipine. In fewer than 1% of people in clinical trials, muscle pain (myalgia) and cramps were reported. However, pain and cramps were not noted to be specific to the legs. Some people may report leg pain due to aching from swelling rather than true muscle pain. New or unexpected muscle pain should be discussed with a healthcare provider, especially for anyone also taking a statin<\/a> such as simvastatin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSave up to 80% on Amlodipine with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
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Rash, itching, and muscle cramps have also been reported, but they each occurred in fewer than 1% of people in placebo-controlled trials. Therefore, they\u2019re not considered common side effects.<\/p>\n
Serious side effects of amlodipine<\/h2>\n
Serious side effects can occur while taking amlodipine. These may include severely low blood pressure and worsening chest pain or heart attack, especially in people with coronary artery disease<\/a> who have just started or increased their dose.<\/p>\n Get emergency help for:<\/p>\n Other rare but serious effects may include increased liver enzymes and yellowing of the skin or eyes, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), and angioedema.<\/p>\n Amlodipine may be linked to weight gain. However, it\u2019s not common, and it may be a direct effect of fluid retention rather than increased body fat. Both weight gain and weight loss have been reported in fewer than 1% of people, based on the label information<\/a>. If weight does change unintentionally while taking amlodipine, talk to a healthcare provider, especially if it occurs alongside swelling in the ankles or shortness of breath.<\/p>\n Hair loss (alopecia) is not a side effect that\u2019s described on the current manufacturer\u2019s drug label. However, older labeling<\/a> did include alopecia with a less than 0.1% incidence in patients on amlodipine, although it was not confirmed whether it was caused by the medication. Hair loss can have several different causes, including thyroid problems, iron deficiency, stress, and other medications.<\/p>\n Leg pain is not a common side effect associated with amlodipine. In fewer than 1% of people in clinical trials, muscle pain (myalgia) and cramps were reported. However, pain and cramps were not noted to be specific to the legs. Some people may report leg pain due to aching from swelling rather than true muscle pain. New or unexpected muscle pain should be discussed with a healthcare provider, especially for anyone also taking a statin<\/a> such as simvastatin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t Save up to 80% on Amlodipine with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n
Other potential side effects<\/h2>\n
Weight gain<\/h3>\n
Hair loss<\/h3>\n
Leg pain<\/h3>\n
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