Amlodipine may be taken with or without food. A once-a-day medication, Amlodipine may be used alone or in combination with other drugs for high blood pressure or angina.

You should take Amlodipine exactly as prescribed, even if your symptoms have disappeared. You will begin to see a drop in your blood pressure 24 hours after you start the taking Amlodipine.

Amlodipine Dosage for Adults

The usual starting dose of Amlodipine for adults is 5 milligrams taken once a day. The most you should take in a day is 10 milligrams. If your doctor is adding Amlodipine to other high blood pressure medications, the dose of Amlodipine is 2.5 milligrams once daily. The lower 2.5-milligram starting dose also applies if you have liver disease.

Amlodipine Dosage for Older Adults

You will be prescribed a lower starting dose of 2.5 milligrams.

Amlodipine Dosage for Adults

The usual starting dose of Amlodipine for adults is 5 to 10 milligrams once daily. If you have liver disease, the lower 5-milligram dose will be used at the start.

Amlodipine Dosage for Older Adults

The usual starting Amlodipine Dosage for Older Adults is 5 milligrams. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your response to the drug.

Amlodipine Overdose

Experience with Amlodipine is limited; but if you suspect an overdose of Amlodipine, seek medical attention immediately. The most likely symptoms are a drop in blood pressure and a faster heartbeat.

If you miss a dose of Amlodipine

If you forget to take a dose of Amlodipine, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next Amlodipine dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses of Amlodipine at the same time.

Amlodipine Storage instructions

Store Amlodipine at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from light.

Preparations of Amlodipine: