Dosage for High Blood Pressure
For Adults between the ages 18–64 years;
- Typical starting dosage: 5 mg taken once per day.
- Dosage increases: Your doctor may change your dosage based on your blood pressure goals. If your blood pressure is still not under control after 7–14 days of treatment, your doctor may increase your dosage.
- Maximum dosage: 10 mg per day.
Child dosage (ages 6–17 years)
- Typical dosage: 2.5 mg to 5 mg taken by mouth once per day. Doses above 5 mg haven’t been studied in children and shouldn’t be used.
Child dosage (ages 0–5 years)
The drug is not prescribed for children younger than 6 years.
Senior dosage (ages 65 years and older)
- Typical dosage: 2.5 mg taken by mouth once per day.
In the case of high blood pressure, study has shown that adults process drugs more slowly. A normal adult dosage may cause levels of amlodipine in your body to be higher than normal. Lower dosage may be recommended for you if you are a senior.