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Felodipine (Plendil®) is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
(Click What Is Felodipine Used For? for more information on what it is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with felodipine. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. When side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects include, but are not limited to:
- Swelling of the lower legs, feet, or hands (peripheral edema)
- Headaches
- Flushing (redness of the skin, especially the face)
- Weakness
- Upset stomach or indigestion
- Dizziness.
(Click Felodipine Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of the drug, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider. You can also read about possible side effects by going to:
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