Amlodipine
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What does it do?
- What does it do?
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Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and angina by relaxing blood vessels. It is also sometimes used for other conditions.
Before you start
- Before you start
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- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
How should you take it?
- How should you take it?
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Take amlodipine regularly as directed with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food.
What if you forget a dose?
- What if you forget a dose?
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If it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Otherwise, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Can you take other medicines?
- Can you take other medicines?
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Some medicines available without a prescription may react with amlodipine including:
- anti-inflammatories, such as diclofenac (e.g. Voltaren®), ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen®), or aspirin (e.g. Disprin®, in doses used for pain relief). These can also be found in some cold and flu medicines (e.g. Nurofen Cold and Flu®).
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products (e.g. St John's wort) or recreational drugs.
What side effects might you notice?
- What side effects might you notice?
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| Side Effects | Recommended action |
|---|---|
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Flushing Headache Swollen feet or legs Stomach upset |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
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Symptoms of low blood pressure such as dizziness or fainting |
Stand up slowly. If it continues, or is severe, tell your doctor |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.
Other information:
- Other information:
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- Do not stop taking amlodipine without talking to your doctor first.
This leaflet contains important, but not all, information about this medicine.
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Prepared by the MyMedicines Committee at Christchurch Hospital, Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, New Zealand. March 2023
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My Medicines is developed by a team at Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha. Our team is made up of doctors, pharmacists, and a non-medical person to help us keep to plain language. We also discuss our information with specialist health professionals or groups when needed