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Why Is Amlodipine To Be Taken In The Evening?

My husband was told to take his amlodipine in the evening..he has been taking it in the,am which he did this am. 10 mg. Should he start tonite with another 10 mg tonite. His blood pressure has been high in the,am..the reason for switching from am dose to pm dose
Tue, 19 Jan 2021
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Hello,

Amlodipine is usually given once a day and has a 24 hour effect of lowering the blood pressure over 24 hours. Studies have shown that whether a patient takes it in the morning or at night has really no difference. Therefore, there is no specific instruction given to any patient on scheduling. Mostly, it is the convenience of the patient concerned. However, if a single dose has not been controlling the raised BP then a second dose may be advised or another additional medication too can be added.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar, Diabetologist
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Why Is Amlodipine To Be Taken In The Evening?

Hello, Amlodipine is usually given once a day and has a 24 hour effect of lowering the blood pressure over 24 hours. Studies have shown that whether a patient takes it in the morning or at night has really no difference. Therefore, there is no specific instruction given to any patient on scheduling. Mostly, it is the convenience of the patient concerned. However, if a single dose has not been controlling the raised BP then a second dose may be advised or another additional medication too can be added. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar, Diabetologist