Can amlodipine cause joint and muscle pain?

Common side effects may include: muscle or joint pain; diarrhea; nausea, upset stomach; or.

What are the most common side effects of Norvasc?

Dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling ankles/feet, or flushing may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Can calcium channel blockers cause joint pain?

Other medications that have been associated with a significant risk of joint pain include, among others, Ritalin, Allegra, Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid, calcium channel blockers, migraine medications, erectile dysfunction medications, and some HIV medications.

What is the most common side effect of amlodipine?

You may have edema (swelling) while you’re taking amlodipine oral tablets. This was the most common side effect reported in studies of the drug. Swelling from amlodipine oral tablets typically happens in your arms, feet, hands, or legs. Your risk for swelling with amlodipine may increase with higher doses of the drug.

Can amlodipine cause body aches?

This drug may cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.

Can blood pressure medicine make your legs hurt?

Calcium channel blockers, which are used to treat high blood pressure. These can cause leg swelling. Diuretics. These can cause leg cramps.

Do the side effects of Norvasc go away?

LOW BLOOD PRESSURE This is a common early side effect of many medications that lower blood pressure including Norvasc (amlodipine). Typically this will go away over time as your body gets used to the lowered blood pressure.

What are the long term side effects of Norvasc?

What Are Side Effects of Norvasc?

  • headache,
  • swelling (edema) of the ankles or feet,
  • dizziness,
  • lightheadedness,
  • drowsiness,
  • tired feeling,
  • nausea,
  • abdominal or stomach pain, or.

Why have my joints suddenly started hurting?

Sudden joint pain that occurs all over the body may signal the onset of a chronic condition, such as osteoarthritis, lupus or fibromyalgia, or even an infectious disease such as influenza or the mumps.

Can amlodipine cause heavy legs?

In those taking low dose (2.5mg) amlodipine, about 2 people in every 100 taking the drug reported leg swelling (2%). In those taking higher dose (10mg) amlodipine, about 10 people in every 100 reported leg swelling (10%).

What are the rare side effects of amlodipine?

Rare

  • Abnormal dreams.
  • anxiety.
  • back pain.
  • bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste.
  • bleeding gums.
  • blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin.
  • bloody nose.
  • burning feeling in the chest or stomach.

What pain reliever can I take with amlodipine?

If you need a painkiller it’s fine to take paracetamol while you’re taking amlodipine. It’s also fine to take occasional painkilling doses of ibuprofen with amlodipine.