Amlodipine for Hypertension
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Find a clinical trial
Clinical Trials
Interested in the current research on Amlodipine for hypertension? Consider joining a clinical trial in your area. Find a list of current studies here.
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What to know if you’re pregnant
Safe Fetus
Using the hypertension drug amlodipine while pregnancy isn’t recommended since the drug might cause prolonged labor or fetal death. Talk to your doctor first.
Proceed with caution
EMed TV
There are situations in which you shouldn't take Amlodipine for your hypertension. You'll find most precautions and warnings for this medication detailed here.
What do you have to say?
Ask a Patient
Here is a great place to share your experience taking amlodipine for hypertension or perhaps you just want to read what others have to say.
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Sit back and listen
YouTube
Why read any more text when you can sit back and let someone tell you about Amlodipine? This medical professional explains the basics of Norvasc (the brand name of Amlodipine) for hypertension.
Study halted
BBC News
A study of hypertension drugs was stopped early in order to give all patients the drug combination that worked best: Amlodipine and an ACE inhibitor called Perindopril.
Pop quiz!
American Heart Association
You didn't know there would be a test, did you? Now that you've read up on Amlodipine and hypertension in general, take this interactive quiz to test your knowledge.
Hypertension video series
Healthination
Just got a new prescription for Amlodipine for your hypertension? Learn all about high blood pressure and what you can do to keep yours in check by watching this helpful video series.
ARB's vs. CCB's
Journal Watch
It was the battle of the acronyms as researchers compared angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARB's) like Valsartan with calcium-channel blockers (CCB's) like Amlodipine. Which one is better for treating hypertension?
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Norvasc commercial page
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Norvasc is the brand name of Amlodipine, which is currently on the market. Find general information about the uses and safety of this hypertension drug right here.
Uses and precautions
Mayo Clinic
This comprehensive overview of Amlodipine for hypertension provides information on indications, dosage and safety warnings. If you're taking Norvasc, don't miss this resource.
Have some class
WebMD
Amlodipine is one of many hypertension drugs in the class called calcium channel blockers, or CCB's. Learn all about CCB's and how they work here.
Say what?
Drug Digest
Does trying to pronounce all those hypertension drug names have you tongue-tied? This brief summary of how to take Amlodipine includes an audio file of someone pronouncing them.
