How long does amlodipine stay in your system?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 26, 2024.
Amlodipine can stay in your system for up to 11.5 days after your last dose. This is because it has a long elimination half-life of 30 to 50 hours, meaning it takes that long for your body to reduce the drug level by half.
It generally takes about 5.5 half-lives for a medication to be cleared from your body. So for amlodipine, that’s approximately 6 to 12 days, depending on your metabolism and health status.
Several factors affect how long amlodipine stays in your system:
- Dose and duration of use
- Metabolic rate (slower metabolism = longer clearance time)
- Age and overall health (older adults may eliminate drugs more slowly)
- Body size (larger body mass may prolong presence in the body)
Amlodipine is a long-acting calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. It is taken once daily and provides 24-hour blood pressure control even as it gradually clears from the body.
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