You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-86.īefore taking amlodipine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to other dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (such as nisoldipine, nifedipine) or if you have any other allergies.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-80 or at In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/ tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Get medical help right away if you experience: worsening chest pain, symptoms of a heart attack (such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating).Ī very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, fainting.Īlthough this medication is effective in preventing chest pain ( angina), some people who already have severe heart disease may rarely develop worsening chest pain or a heart attack after starting this medication or increasing the dose.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase, chest pain continues or worsens).ĭizziness, lightheadedness, swelling ankles/feet, or flushing may occur. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve an angina attack as directed by your doctor. It should not be used to treat angina when it occurs. If used for angina, this medication must be taken regularly to be effective. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Some brands of the liquid form should be shaken before use, while other brands do not need to be shaken before use. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, check the manufacturer's information or ask your pharmacist for specific directions. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking amlodipine and each time you get a refill.
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