Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Widespread hives
Sudden severe dizziness
These symptoms require immediate medical attention.
Which Side Effects Are More Common?
The more commonly reported effects of amlodipine include:
Ankle swelling
Flushing
Headache
Dizziness
Palpitations
Fatigue
Many people experience none of these, and some symptoms improve after the body adjusts to treatment.
Why Swelling Happens
Amlodipine widens small arteries more than veins.
That can increase pressure in tiny blood vessels and encourage fluid to move into surrounding tissues, especially around the ankles.
