Amlodipine Swollen Ankles: What’s Normal and What Needs a Call to Your Doctor

Amlodipine side effects in the elderly: what's normal, what's not, and when to call your doctor or pharmacist. #Amlodipine #SeniorHealth #BloodPressure In this video: • The story behind amlodipine • How it works, in plain words • Swollen ankles, dizziness, flushing, pounding heartbeat, tiredness and stomach issues • Warning signs • What can make side effects stronger • Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro: what to expect 0:40 Disclaimer 0:58 The story behind amlodipine 2:07 Why that story matters to you. 2:38 How amlodipine works 3:10 Six side effects of amlodipine 3:27 Swollen ankles 4:48 Dizziness when you stand 5:55 Flushing 6:46 A pounding or fast heartbeat 7:45 Tiredness and an upset stomach 8:40 The warning sign 9:33 What can make side effects stronger 10:37 Questions to ask your doctors or pharmacist 11:14 Closing lines 11:45 Sources 12:01 Next video -Narration is AI-generated voice. Script and research by me. SOURCES 1. FDA/DailyMed: NORVASC (amlodipine besylate) prescribing information: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drug... 2. 2025 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: https://www.ahajournals.org/guidelines/hig... 3. MedlinePlus, Amlodipine: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692... 4. UK patient information leaflets for amlodipine: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc 5. Hanney SR et al., "How long does biomedical research take?", Health Research Policy and Systems, 2015 (Additional File 3, amlodipine case study) - Free checklist, "Questions to ask your pharmacist": https://canva.link/zn8hemj51y7bzjq This video is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. I am a medical student, not a doctor. Never start, stop or change a medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist. In an emergency, call your local emergency number. Next in the series: Foods,Drinks and Supplements to check Before Taking Amlodipine The Story Behind Your Pill: a new plain-English medicine explainer every week.