Amlodipine Tablets

Amlodipine tablets contain the active substance Amlodipine and are a dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker.

You can buy Amlodipine tablets online, or from your local pharmacy, to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and can also be used to treat a certain type of chest pain called angina. Amlodipine tablets should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur.

At e-Surgery, we can only prescribe Amlodipine tablets for high blood pressure. We will require you to fill out a quick 2-minute health questionnaire to ensure you are receiving the correct medication before you buy Amlodipine tablets online.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

When you buy Amlodipine tablets and commence treatment they work by relaxing blood vessels, so that blood passes through them more easily. In patients with angina, Amlodipine tablets work by improving blood supply to the heart muscle which then receives more oxygen and as a result chest pain is prevented.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

Whenever you buy Amlodipine tablets online, or from your local pharmacy, swallow the medication whole with a drink of water, before or after food. It is usually taken once daily, taken at the same time each day. Do not take Amlodipine tablets with grapefruit juice, as this can increase the chance of side effects.

Amlodipine tablets are generally prescribed in 5mg tablets, but your doctor may adjust your dosage to as high as 10mg tablets. Taking too many Amlodipine tablets can cause you to feel dizzy, lightheaded, weak or faint. Your skin may feel cool or clammy. Seek immediate medical attention if you take too many Amlodipine tablets.

Always take your medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

You should not take Amlodipine tablets if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to amlodipine tablets or any of the other ingredients (microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, colloidal anhydrous silica, Magnesium stearate) or to any other calcium antagonists. Amlodipine tablet allergy may cause itching, reddening of the skin or difficulty breathing.
• You have severe low blood pressure (hypotension).
• You have narrowing of the aortic heart valve (aortic stenosis) or cardiogenic shock (a condition where your heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body).
• You suffer from heart failure after a heart attack.

You should consult your pharmacist or prescriber before taking Amlodipine Tablets if you have had:

• Recent heart attack
• Heart failure
• Severe increase in blood pressure (Hypertensive crisis)
• Liver disease
• You are elderly and your dose needs to be increased

If you’re unsure if you should buy Amlodipine tablets, use our free Ask a Pharmacist service and well do our best to answer any questions you have about the medication.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

Amlodipine tablets can interact with certain medication. You should consult your pharmacist or prescriber before taking Amlodipine tablets if you are also currently taking:

• ketoconazole, itraconazole (anti-fungal medicines)
• ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir (so called protease inhibitors used to treat HIV)
• rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin (antibiotics)
• hypericum perforatum (St. Johns Wort)
• verapamil, diltiazem (heart medicines)
• dantrolene (infusion for severe body temperature abnormalities)
• tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus, and everolimus (medicine used to alter the way your immune system works)
• simvastatin (a cholesterol lowering medicine)
• cyclosporine (an immunosuppressant)

Amlodipine tablets may lower your blood pressure even more if you are already taking other medicines to treat your high blood pressure.

For a more comprehensive list of medication interactions, read the Amlodipine tablets Patient Information Leaflet.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

Like all medication, when you buy Amlodipine tablets online, or from your local pharmacy, they can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Visit your doctorimmediately if you experience any of the following side effects after taking Amlodipine tablets:

• Sudden wheeziness, chest pain, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of eyelids, face or lips
• Swelling of the tongue and throat which causes great difficulty breathing
• Severe skin reactions including intense skin rash, hives, reddening of the skin over your whole body, severe itching, blistering, peeling and swelling of the skin, inflammation of mucous membranes (Stevens Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) or other allergic reactions
• Heart attack, abnormal heart beat
• Inflamed pancreas which may cause severe abdominal and back pain accompanied with feeling very unwell

The followingare common side effects of Amlodipine tablets. If this causes you problems or lasts for more than one week, you shouldseek medical assistance.

Common side effects of Amlodipine tablets:

• Oedema (fluid retention)
• Headache, dizziness, sleepiness (especially at the beginning of treatment
• Palpitations (awareness of your heart beat), flushing
• Abdominal pain, feeling sick (nausea)
• Altered bowel habits, diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion
• Tiredness, weakness
• Visual disturbances, double vision
• Muscle cramps
• Ankle swelling
• Low blood pressure

If you are experiencing abnormal liver function from Amlodipine tablets contact a medical professional immediately.

Please ensure you read the patient information leaflet for this medication before you buy Amlodipine tablets online.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

Some alternatives to Amlodipine tablets include Felodipine, Diltiazem, Nifedipine and Verapamil.

If you buy Amlodipine and no not think it is working please talk to a doctor or pharmacist. It is important to keep regular appointments with your doctor so they can track your progress.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

You can buy Amlodipine tablets online from e-Surgery.

Whenever you buy Amlodipine tablets online or any other medication, always make sure the website is a registered pharmacy with the GPhC and they display a green MHRA logo on the bottom of each page.

You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered, this ensure that when you buy Amlodipine tablets online they will be genuine.

You can learn more about ‘getting the most from your treatment’ on the Patient.info website. Alternatively use our free Ask-a-Pharmacist service for professional advice from a UK registered pharmacist. We are always happy to help!

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

You can access more information before you buy Amlodipine online in the patient information leaflet.

You can also read about the medication on the NHS website or Patient info website.

Please use our free Ask A Pharmacist service to support any underlying questions you might have.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

You can buy Amlodipine tablets online at e-Surgery from just 7.95 for a months supply. This is cheaper than the current NHS prescription charge.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

Please read the Amlodipine Patient Information Leaflet for specific instructions on how to store Amlodipine tablets.

Do not use Amlodipine tablets after the expiry date. Whenever you buy Amlodipine tablets online, or any other medication, please check the expiry date when it arrives to you in the post.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

Whenever you buy Amlodipine tablets online they will come in blister packs that are not currently recyclable, so once they have been used can be disposed of in a general waste bin. If the Bisoprolol tablets are unfinished dispose of medication safely and drop them off at a local pharmacy. Cardboard packaging and paper patient information leaflets are recyclable.

For any more information on disposal of Bisoprolol tablets you can use our free Ask-a-Pharmacist service.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from; Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1 pm special delivery (discover more about e-Surgery delivery). When you buy Amlodipine tablets online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice.

Find out to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.

We advise that you consult with either your prescriber or GP before you use or buy Amlodipine.

Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it. The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have your blood pressure checked. Adults over 40 are advised to get their blood pressure checked every 5 years. 

If your blood pressure is high you are at risk of developing certain diseases which can be a sign of more serious issues like obesity. 

Amlodipine Tablets can reduce high blood pressure, however, they may not prove to be an effective treatment for all. We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you take or buy Amlodipine. This is to ensure you receive the correct treatment for you and your condition.
 

What causes high blood pressure? 

Common causes of high blood pressure include: 

• age – the risk of developing high blood pressure increases as you get older 
• a family history of high blood pressure 
• being of African or Caribbean origin 
• a high amount of salt in your food 

• lack of exercise 
• being overweight 
• regularly drinking large amounts of alcohol 
• smoking 
• long-term sleep deprivation 

• long-term health conditions such as diabetes, kidney 
• disease and Lupus. Making healthy lifestyle changes can help keep your blood pressure at a normal level. High blood pressure can also be triggered by certain medications. These include: 
• the contraceptive pill 
• steroids 
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – such as ibuprofen and naproxen 

• some pharmacy cough and cold remedies 
• some herbal remedies – particularly those containing liquorice 
• some recreational drugs – such as cocaine and 
• amphetamines 
• some selective serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) antidepressants – such as venlafaxine 

Amlodipine Tablets can reduce high blood pressure, however, they may not prove to be an effective treatment for all. We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you take or buy Amlodipine. This is to ensure you receive the correct treatment for you and your condition.

It is not recommended that you take Amlodipine Tablets when pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are attempting to get or believe that you are pregnant, then you should consult your doctor or prescriber immediately about your next intake of Amlodipine Tablets.  

We always advise that our patients consult their doctor or prescriber before they take or buy Amlodipine.

In rare cases, Amlodipine Tablets can cause erectile dysfunction, however, this is not guaranteed. We advise that you consult with your doctor or prescriber before you buy Amlodipine so that you can find the correct treatment for you.

There is no evidence to suggest that Amlodipine Tablets will affect your contraception. However, certain methods of contraception are not recommended to be used if you are suffering from high blood pressure.   

If you are concerned by or have any questions about Amlodipine Tablets or your methods of contraception, then you should consult with your doctor or prescriber immediately. We advise that you do this before you buy Amlodipine.

When you buy Amlodipine Tablets and first begin your treatment you may experience dizziness. If you experience any side effects that may inhibit your concentration or mobility then you should not drive, ride a bike, or operate machinery or tools.  

If you are concerned by any side effects you are experiencing, then we advise you to consult with your doctor or prescriber immediately. It is also recommended that you seek the advice of your GP before you buy Amlodipine.

Simple lifestyle changes can help to reduce blood pressure. However, lifestyle changes may not be enough to help fully with an individual’s condition, they may also need to take medication too. Amlodipine Tablets are one form of medication that can be taken by patients to reduce their high blood pressure.  

We advise that patients consult with either their doctor or prescriber to identify which treatment would be best for them. It is important to consult either party before you take or buy Amlodipine.

Some painkillers are safe to take with Amlodipine Tablets but not all. Taking painkillers such as ibuprofen can inhibit the effectiveness of Amlodipine Tablets. We advise that you consult with either your doctor or prescriber before you buy Amlodipine or mix it with any other medication.