How do members experience Amlodipine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High blood pressure (hypertension) 1,577 462
Elevated blood pressure 437 200
Raynaud's disease 102 26
Angina pectoris 40 9
Prinzmetal angina 22 8

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Swelling in lower extremities 12
Swelling in ankles 9
Fatigue 7
Swelling in feet 7
Dizziness 6
Lightheadedness 6

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 29
Moderate 46
Mild 78
None 493

Member evaluations

toadskuc

evaluated on Dec 28, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for angina pain: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Rolling Stone

evaluated on Aug 27, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
  • Side effects: None

mystiejm

evaluated on Dec 01, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Raynaud's phenomenon: Moderate
  • Side effects: None