Is Constipation a Side Effect of Amlodipine

The reported chronic gastrointestinal side effects from amlodipine include constipation, dyspepsia, dysphagia, diarrhea, flatulence and pancreatitis.

How common is constipation with amlodipine?

The relative risk (RR) of developing constipation was 4.00 with 95% CI 0.8930 to 17.917 in amlodipine alone group.

What are the most common side effects of amlodipine?

The most common side effects include headache, flushing, feeling tired and swollen ankles. These usually improve after a few days. Amlodipine can be called amlodipine besilate, amlodipine maleate or amlodipine mesilate.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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