| What is Amlodipine?
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Amlodipine is prescribed for angina. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Amlodipine?
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Amlodipine side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, flushing, fluid retention and swelling, headache,
and palpitations.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Amlodipine side effects may include abdominal pain, nausea,
and sleepiness. Rare Amlodipine side effects may include abnormal dreams, agitation, allergic reactions, altered sense of smell or taste, anxiety, apathy, back pain, chest pain, cold and clammy skin, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), constipation, coughing, depression, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, difficult or painful urination, difficulty swallowing, dizziness or light-headedness when standing, double vision, dry mouth, dry skin, excessive urination, eye pain, fainting, frequent urination, gas, general feeling of illness, hair loss, heart failure, hives, hot flashes, inability to sleep, increased appetite, increased sweating, indigestion, inflamed blood vessels, inflamed pancreas, irregular
heartbeat, irregular pulse, itching, joint pain or problems, lack of coordination, lack of sensation, loose stools, loss of appetite, loss of memory, loss of sense of identity, low blood pressure, migraine, muscle cramps or pain, muscle weakness, nasal inflammation, nervousness, nosebleed, pain, purple or red spots on the skin, rapid heartbeat, rash, ringing in the ears, sexual problems, skin discoloration, skin inflammation, slow heartbeat, stomach inflammation, thirst, tingling or "pins and needles," tremor, twitching, urinating at night, urinating problems, vertigo, vision problems, vomiting, weakness,
and weight gain. |
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| How is Amlodipine taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Amlodipine provided by your doctor.
Amlodipine may be taken with or without food. A once-a-day medication,
Amlodipine may be used alone or in combination with other drugs for high blood pressure or angina. You should take this medication exactly as prescribed, even if your symptoms have disappeared. You will begin to see a drop in your blood pressure 24 hours after you start the medication.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Amlodipine with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Amlodipine. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
There are no known food or drug interactions with this medication. |
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| How should I store Amlodipine?
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Store Amlodipine at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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