How do members experience Amlodipine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High blood pressure (hypertension) 1,580 463
Elevated blood pressure 436 200
Raynaud's disease 102 27
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 47
Mild 78
None 493

Member evaluations

samantha12

evaluated on Feb 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for heart/blood pressure: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

gevoel

evaluated on Mar 08, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Slight
  • Side effects: Severe

katbro

evaluated on Jan 23, 2010

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