amlodipine common side effects
Be certain to call your doctor if you experience side effects that don't go away or are severe when you're taking amlodipine, such as the following: 1  Swollen ankles, hands, or feet. 2  Headache. 3  Nausea. Stomach pain.  Feeling dizzy or light- 1 headed. Feeling drowsy or overly tired.  Flushing.
Amlodipine besylate is prescribed for heart pain (angina) and chest pain. Angina occurs when not enough oxygen reaches the heart muscles. Amlodipine besylate is also prescribed to treat high blood pressure. Amlodipine besylate is a calcium channel blocker which results in relaxing arterial muscles and dilating coronary arteries and other arteries. Amlodipine besylate side effects can include allergic reactions such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, lips, tongue, or face.