Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

•  Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
•  Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina).
•  It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks.
•  It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

•  Dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling ankles/feet, or flushing may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your     doctor   or pharmacist promptly.
•  To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
•  Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, fainting.
•  Although this medication is effective in preventing chest pain (angina), some people who already have severe heart disease may rarely   develop worsening chest pain or a heart attack after starting this medication or increasing the dose. Get medical help right away if you   experience: worsening chest pain, symptoms of a heart attack (such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating).
•  A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic   reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

•  Before taking amlodipine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (such   as nisoldipine, nifedipine) or if you have any other allergies.
•  Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: a certain structural heart problem (aortic   stenosis), very low blood pressure, liver disease.
•  This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything   that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older   adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, especially dizziness.
•  During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
•  This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.