Question 1

What is Felodipine used for?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure (hypertension), prevention of chest pain caused by heart problems (angina)

Question 2

How do you take Felodipine?

Accepted Answer

The usual starting dose for adults is 5 mg once daily, taken in the morning. Your doctor may increase this to 10 mg once daily depending on how your body responds. Swallow the tablet whole with water — do not crush, chew, or break it because it is designed to release the medicine slowly. You can take it with a light meal but avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice. In Nigeria, it is available as Plendil 5 mg and Plendil 10 mg tablets.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Felodipine?

Accepted Answer

Headache, swelling of the ankles or feet, flushing or feeling warm in the face, dizziness, feeling tired

Question 4

Who should not take Felodipine?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to felodipine or any calcium channel blocker. People with very low blood pressure or severe heart conditions like unstable angina or recent heart attack. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Question 5

Is Felodipine safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Felodipine is not safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding — do not use it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically tells you to.

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