Felodipine Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 20, 2024.

Applies to felodipine: oral tablet extended release.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.

Low blood pressure (hypotension) may occur while taking this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: blurred vision; confusion; severe dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly; sweating; or unusual tiredness or weakness.

This medicine may cause fluid retention (edema) in some patients. Tell your doctor right away if you have bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet; tingling of the hands or feet; or unusual weight gain or weight loss.

Redness, swelling, or bleeding of the gums may occur while taking this medicine. Brushing and flossing your teeth carefully and regularly, and massaging your gums may help prevent this. Check with your doctor or dentist if you have any questions about how to take care of your teeth and gums, or if you notice any redness, swelling, or bleeding of your gums.

Serious side effects of felodipine

Along with its needed effects, felodipine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking felodipine:

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking felodipine:

Symptoms of overdose

• feeling of warmth
• redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest

Other side effects of felodipine

Some side effects of felodipine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to felodipine: oral tablet extended release.

General adverse events

The most common adverse events were peripheral edema and headache.^[Ref]

Other

• Very common (10% or more): Peripheral edema (up to 17.4%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia, warm sensation
• Frequency not reported: Chest pain, facial edema, flu-like illness, influenza^[Ref]

Peripheral edema was generally mild, but it was age and dose related. It resulted in treatment discontinuation in about 3% of patients.^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Very common (10% or more): Headache (up to 14.7%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, paresthesia
• Frequency not reported: Syncope, somnolence^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, dyspepsia, constipation
• Frequency not reported: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, flatulence, acid regurgitation, gingival hyperplasia^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Cough, rhinorrhea, sneezing
• Frequency not reported: Dyspnea, pharyngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, epistaxis, respiratory infection^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Common (1% to 10%): Palpitation, flushing
• Frequency not reported: Myocardial infarction, hypotension, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, tachycardia, premature beats^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Rash
• Frequency not reported: Angioedema, contusion, erythema, urticaria, leukocytoclastic vasculitis^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Frequency not reported: Arthralgia, back pain, leg pain, foot pain, muscle cramps, myalgia, arm pain, knee pain, hip pain^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Frequency not reported: Insomnia, depression, anxiety disorders, irritability, nervousness, libido decreased^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Frequency not reported: Impotence, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, dysuria, polyuria^[Ref]

Endocrine

• Frequency not reported: Gynecomastia^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Frequency not reported: Anemia^[Ref]

Hepatic

• Frequency not reported: ALT increased^[Ref]

Ocular

• Frequency not reported: Visual disturbances^[Ref]

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Further information

Felodipine side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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