What is Amlodipine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AmlodipineBrand:
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used for the treatment of hypertension, angina, and for angina due to coronary artery disease in patients without heart failure of an ejection fraction of less than 40%.
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How do members experience Amlodipine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 1,577 | 462 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 438 | 200 | |
| Raynaud's disease | 102 | 27 | |
| Angina pectoris | 40 | 9 | |
| Prinzmetal angina | 22 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Swelling in lower extremities | 12 | |
| Swelling in ankles | 9 | |
| Fatigue | 7 | |
| Swelling in feet | 7 | |
| Dizziness | 6 | |
| Lightheadedness | 6 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 29 | |
| Moderate | 47 | |
| Mild | 78 | |
| None | 493 |
Member evaluations
Chrismh1
evaluated on Jul 11, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for angina pectoris: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
grandmajudy
evaluated on Nov 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: None
- Side effects: None
shell052169
evaluated on Jan 21, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Major
- Side effects: None
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