Uses of Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide

The combination of Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide is used to control blood pressure and improves heart functions. It also removes the excess fluids from the body in the form of urine which helps in improving blood circulation.

Therapeutic Category

Amlodipine: Calcium Channel Blockers

Hydrochlorothiazide: Diuretics

How Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide works

Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. It also reduces thickness of the blood by removing excess fluids from the body in the form of urine. Collectively, these actions reduce the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.

Common side effects of Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide

• headache, dizziness, sleepiness
• palpitations (fast heartbeat)
• flushing (redness and warmth of the skin)
• stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion
• changes in bowel habit
• tiredness, weakness
• visual disturbances, double vision
• muscle pains

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• chest pain, shortness of breath
• inflammation of pancreas (causing severe stomach pain that radiates to the back side of the body)

Health Tips for Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide

• Try to take Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide at the same time each day. Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide can be taken with or without food
• Strictly follow the dosing schedule as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
• Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide as it may severely decrease your blood pressure
• Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide may make you feel dizzy while standing up suddenly or changing positions. Therefore, do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines as a precaution. Also, avoid drinking alcohol as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier
• During treatment with Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure, electrolyte levels and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects, therefore regularly perform all diagnostic tests recommended by your doctor without fail
• Before taking Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide, inform your doctor if you have any other heart problems apart from hypertension (such as heart failure) or have diabetes, severe low blood pressure or dehydration or electrolyte imbalance as a precaution
• Consult your doctor before taking Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide if you are pregnant or breastfeeding