Amlodipine Side Effects and Clinical Considerations

Introduction to Amlodipine Side Effects

• The American College of Cardiology confirms that headache, flushing, and dizziness are additional potential side effects of amlodipine 1

Cardiovascular Considerations

• The European Society of Cardiology notes that amlodipine may be used for angina or hypertension in patients with compensated heart failure if not controlled by other therapy, but all calcium channel blockers may precipitate heart failure in predisposed patients 2