Amlodipine
Brand: Norvasc
Common side effects
- Ankle and leg swelling
- Flushing
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
Key interactions & cautions
- Simvastatin dose limited when combined
- Grapefruit juice may raise drug levels
- Other blood-pressure drugs add to lowering effect
Counseling points
- Take at the same time each day
- Report swelling of feet or ankles
- Rise slowly to reduce dizziness
- Keep taking even when feeling well
- Do not stop suddenly without asking prescriber
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