Amlodipine is a prescription medicine used mainly to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina).
💊 What it is
Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It helps relax and widen blood vessels so blood flows more easily.
It is used for:
- Hypertension
- Angina
❤️ How it works
- Relaxes blood vessel walls
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces strain on the heart
- Improves oxygen delivery to the heart muscle
💊 Common dosage
- Usually 5 mg once daily
- Can be adjusted to 10 mg if needed (doctor decides)
⚠️ Common side effects
- Swelling of ankles or feet (very common)
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing (warm feeling in face)
- Fatigue
🚨 Serious (rare) side effects
Seek medical help if:
- Severe chest pain
- Very fast or irregular heartbeat
- Severe swelling or shortness of breath
🧠 Important advice
- Take it at the same time every day
- Don’t stop suddenly without doctor advice
- Works best when combined with healthy lifestyle (low salt diet, exercise)
💬 Bottom line
Amlodipine is a widely used and generally safe blood pressure medicine when taken correctly under medical supervision.
If you want, tell me your dose or symptoms—I can explain how it should feel when it’s working or what side effects are normal vs concerning.
