What is this medication? AMLODIPINE (am LOE di

What is this medication?
AMLODIPINE (am LOE di peen) treats high blood pressure and prevents chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing the blood vessels, which helps decrease the amount of work your heart has to do. It belongs to a group of medications called calcium channel blockers.

YOU CANNOT STOP TAKING IT ALL AT ONCE...MUST SLOWLY DIMINISH DOSEAGE IF YOU NEED TO DISCONTINUE,,,OTHERWISE BP CAN SPIKE DANGEROUSLY

Additional Common Questions
What should you avoid when taking amlodipine?
You should avoid eating a lot of grapefruit or drinking a lot of grapefruit juice while taking amlodipine. Too much of this fruit can worsen your side effects by increasing how much medicine you have in your body.

You may also want to avoid taking St. John’s wort while taking amlodipine. This herbal supplement may impact how amlodipine works.



What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

Facial flushing, redness
Heart palpitations—rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Nausea
Stomach pain
Swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet