By controlling the rate at which calcium enters the heart and blood vessel walls, felodipine (Plendil^®) can help to relax the blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Felodipine is available in brand-name and generic versions and comes in the form of a tablet that is taken once a day. Although most people tolerate felodipine well, there are some potential side effects of the medication, such as dizziness, weakness, and headaches.

(To learn more about this drug, click Felodipine. This article contains detailed information on the uses, dosing guidelines, and what to tell your healthcare provider before taking the medication.)

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