Amlodipine 10mg

Antihypertensive Agent, Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

CSA NA – FDA Approved – REMS (N) – Can Ship

Amlodipine/Norvasc blocks calcium channels in smooth muscle of the blood vessels which relaxes them causing them to dilate them which reduces vascular resistance thereby lowering blood pressure and increasing blood flow in areas such as the heart and limbs.

Amlodipine/Norvasc is officially indicated for hypertension, or angina as an alternate agent.  It is also commonly prescribed off-label for use in Raynaud phenomenon. (May also be used for conditions not listed)

Before starting Amlodipine/Norvasc make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, if you have liver disease, aortic stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or are pregnant or breastfeeding

2.5mg-20mg once daily

How to Take: Follow instructions provided by physician/pharmacy label, take consistently at same times each day unless otherwise directed, store at room temperature                                                                    

You Need to Avoid: Grapefruit can affect the enzyme that metabolizes this medication resulting in potentially high blood levels however the effect is thought to be minor or insignificant

Peripheral edema, pulmonary edema, palpitations, fatigue

Note this is not a complete list of side effects, only common ones

1. Why are my feet so swollen?        
   It is a common side effect that is not harmful however it will likely not stop until the medication is changed so contact your physician for a similar alternative.  The dilation of blood vessels can result in leakage of fluid into the surrounding tissue, especially in the periphery.