Yes, Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with known allergy to any of the components of this medicine. It should be used with caution in people with liver impairment. It should also be avoided in women who are in the second and third trimesters of their pregnancy.

It's unlikely that Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet affects fertility in men or women. However, there's not enough evidence to say for certain. For best advise, consult your doctor.

Yes, Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet is known to cause ankle swelling upon long term use. Please try to keep your feet up when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists still, consult your doctor and do as advised.

High blood pressure during pregnancy is called 'Pregnancy induced hypertension' (PIH). It is harmful for both the baby and the mother. In the mother, very high blood pressure can cause seizures (fits), headache, swelling of feet, kidney damage and a higher risk of bleeding during pregnancy and during delivery. This can also affect the baby by causes abnormal fetal heart rate of the baby, risk of still birth and small baby. So, during the pregnancy you should have regular blood pressure monitoring. Visit your Obstetrician if you have any concerns related to blood pressure during pregnancy.

No, you should notify your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before quitting the medication. Depending on your current blood pressure readings, your doctor may reduce your drug dosage but will not advocate quitting it.

Eating well, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, getting enough sleep, and managing stress are all lifestyle changes that can help lower blood pressure.

Uncontrolled hypertension gradually destroys the arteries, causing them to harden. As the arteries constrict and become less flexible, the heart works harder to circulate blood. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause a stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and other heart problems, damage to the kidneys, memory, and eyesight, and contribute to erectile dysfunction.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet begins to act on the day you take it, but it may take a few weeks before it has full effect.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet may cause itching, although it is not common in everyone. It usually fades with time; however, contact your doctor if you experience severe itching.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet is generally safe to prescribe in patients with mild kidney dysfunctions, and dose adjustment is generally not required. However, your doctor will decide the appropriate dosage strength depending on the severity of your condition.

You can take it any time, but make sure it's around the same time daily.

Usually, treatment with amlodipine is long-term, even for the rest of your life. Talk to your doctor if you want to stop taking amlodipine.

No, Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet is not a beta-blocker. It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers.

More frequent or more severe chest pain, rapid pounding, or irregular heartbeat and fainting. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet does not interfere with contraception. However, some hormonal methods of contraception, such as the combination pill and contraceptive patch, are generally not indicated if you have high blood pressure.

Consuming significant amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice can raise the levels of amlodipine in your blood and exacerbate adverse effects. If you are affected, you may need to avoid eating or drinking grapefruit while taking amlodipine. Also, avoid alcohol consumption, quit smoking, and limit salt intake (Aim for no more than 6g of salt a day).

If oedema occurs while taking amlodipine, stop using it and consult your healthcare provider right away.

Drinking alcohol can make amlodipine lower your blood pressure more than you need. This can make you sleepy or dizzy or bring on a headache.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet can make some people feel dizzy. If this happens to you, do not drive a car, ride a bike, or use tools or machinery until you feel better.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet contains S-amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet is generally safe to take for a long time. In fact, it works best when you take it for a long time.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet can be given safely to children aged 6-12 years, provided a child specialist has prescribed the dose. Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet should only be given to the children by consulting a child specialist.

Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet .

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose, as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive peripheral vasodilation with marked low blood pressure and reflex tachycardia. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Common side effects of Amlodipine 5 mg Tablet may include headache, feeling exhausted and swollen ankles that usually resolve after some time. You must closely monitor your blood pressure if you ever have had a stroke, heart attack or currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. It is advised to continue taking this drug and do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor.