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Does Amlodipine Cause Swelling In The Feet?

I am been issued with 5mg amdopline tablets taken 6 days only and have started to wake in the night and have needed the loo I don t normally do this have found it difficult to get back to sleep as last night I felt really sickly Is this a normal side effect also my feet look a little swollen !
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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Amlodipine is a drug that causes the blood vessels to dilate so it may cause swelling in the legs in some patients. It is generally not dangerous and in the moment you stop amlodipine, the swelling goes away. I would suggest you to talk with your doctor on this possible side effect of amlodipine so he may consider if you would better have another medication for hypertension instead of amlodipine.
It is generally not urgent so please don't stop it yourself but consult your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Does Amlodipine Cause Swelling In The Feet?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. Amlodipine is a drug that causes the blood vessels to dilate so it may cause swelling in the legs in some patients. It is generally not dangerous and in the moment you stop amlodipine, the swelling goes away. I would suggest you to talk with your doctor on this possible side effect of amlodipine so he may consider if you would better have another medication for hypertension instead of amlodipine. It is generally not urgent so please don t stop it yourself but consult your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.