Serious Side Effects
These more serious side effects would require that you call your doctor right away. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:
Low Blood Pressure
Symptoms can include: severe dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting
More Chest Pain or a Heart Attack
When you first start taking amlodipine or increase your dosage, your chest pain may get worse or you may have a heart attack. [4] Symptoms can include:
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Upper body discomfort
- Shortness of breath
- Breaking out in a cold sweat
- Unusual tiredness
- Nausea
- Lightheadedness
You may also have allergies. Also some underlying conditions may be the cause of the side effects.
Conclusion
Amlodipine is a medication that should not be taken without the doctor’s prescription. It is only effective when taken in the right dosage. There may be some side effects, but under close supervision it can also be treated.
Reference:
[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/angina/symptoms-causes/syc-20369373
[2] https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-nausea-vomiting
[3] https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/heart-disease-abnormal-heart-rhythm
[4] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heart-attack/