Amlodipine besylate tabs improve blood flow by relaxing blood vessels in order to treat angina and high blood pressure. Amlopidine is the active ingredient that is combined with the salt besylate. The drug is one of a group called calcium channel blockers used to affect the flow of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. It increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart while at the same time it relieves the workload of the heart and arteries. The medication can cause several side effects.
Edema
Amlodipine besylate tabs may cause swelling in the legs and feet as a side effect. Users may also find their gums feel tender or swollen. The gums may even start to bleed. Mayo Clinic staff recommends that patients brush and floss their teeth and massage their gums to prevent gum problems. Gum tenderness, swelling or bleeding may indicate a serious problem and patients should report to their doctor or dentist as soon as it happens.
Headaches, Dizziness, Weakness
Taking amlodipine besylate tabs can cause headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting as side effects. Users may feel as though they could pass out and may suffer irregular heartbeat according to RxList. They could also feel chest pain, numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation. If any of these side effects occur, patients should seek medical attention immediately.
Jaundice
Taking amlodipine besylate tabs can cause jaundice as a side effect according to Drugs.com. This condition results when the liver can't adequately process a byproduct of old red blood cells called bilirubin. The bilirubin causes the yellow pigment present in skin and eyes. This side effect merits a call to your doctor.
Digestive Problems
Some gastrointestinal problems have been reported as side effects from taking amlodipine besylate tabs. Nausea, vomiting and stomach pain can all occur according to Safescript Limited. Other possible side effects include diarrhea, bloating and sour stomach. Complaints of black, tarry stools, loss of appetite, stomach tenderness, flatulence, belching and foul breath have also been reported.
Side Effects in Women
More women than men experience certain side effects from amlodipine besylate tabs. Drugs.com states only 5.6 percent of men tested suffering edema while 14.6 percent of women developed edema. Three times as many women experienced flushing at 4.5 percent compared with 1.5 percent of men tested. Women also complained of heart palpitations at 3.3 percent compared with 1.4 percent of men tested. Just slightly more women than men reported feeling tired after taking the drug.
Member Comments