What does amlodipine do?

Medically reviewed by Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH

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Updated Jan 27, 2026 • Published Jan 27, 2026

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Amlodipine lowers blood pressure by relaxing and widening blood vessels. It’s a calcium channel blocker that reduces calcium movement into blood vessel walls, allowing blood to flow more easily. It’s used to treat high blood pressure and relieve angina (chest pain) without affecting heart rate or blood thickness.

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Medical disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your cardiologist or healthcare provider before making changes to your medication regimen.

Medically reviewed by Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH

Board-Certified Family Physician

Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family physician, writer, editor, teacher, and consultant. She is a graduate of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and trained at West Suburban Family Medicine in Oak Park, Illinois. She later completed a fellowship in community medicine at PCC Community Wellness and a master's in Public Health at the University of Illinois-Chicago. She lives with her family near Chicago.

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Sarah Bradley is a freelancer writer from Connecticut, where she lives with her husband and three sons. Her reported features and personal essays on parenting and women's health have appeared at On Parenting from The Washington Post, Verywell Family, Women's Health, Healthline, and O the Oprah Magazine, among others. In her so-called "free time," Sarah is an amateur baker, homeschooler, and aspiring novelist.

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