Amlodipine Besylate 5mg Side Effects

Can Amlodipine Besylate 5mg cause you to retain fluid in your feet and legs? I noticed since my Mom started taking this medication, her feet and legs has been retaining lots of fluid.

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Hi Vickie,

Sorry to hear about your mom's situation. According to nih.gov, "swelling of the ankles or legs" is listed as a common but potentially serious side effect that should be brought to the doctor's attention immediately. They also go on to list "swelling of the feet or lower legs" in the section for rare side effects:

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0045034/#DDIC600107.side_effects_section

I'd encourage you to show this article to her doctor if there are any doubts on his/her part about Amlodipine being the cause. It really seems to me as though it is - so hopefully your mother will get to feeling better soon after she stops taking it, if that's what is deemed necessary by her and her doctor.

Hope this helps!

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