Weight gain
Increased urination
Sexual problems, including erectile dysfunction
Muscle tremors or stiffness
Headache
Bleeding gums
Rare but serious amlodipine side effects and risks include:
Shortness of breath
Severely low blood pressure
Worsening chest pain and heart attack in certain people
Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)
Allergic reactions
BRASH syndrome
Below are details about 14 notable amlodipine side effects, plus ways to manage them.
Good to know: The most commonly prescribed form of amlodipine is an oral tablet. But the medication also comes as two different oral liquids (brand names Katerzia and Norliqva). Side effects are similar for all forms of amlodipine.
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