If you’re taking Amlodipine, there aren’t necessarily “8 habits you must stop,” but some habits can interfere with blood pressure control or increase side effects.
Habits worth avoiding or discussing with your doctor
- Skipping doses
- Can make blood pressure harder to control.
- Stopping the medication without medical advice
- Blood pressure may rise again, increasing health risks.
- Drinking excessive alcohol
- May worsen dizziness and affect blood pressure.
- Using certain over-the-counter medications without checking
- Some cold and flu medicines can raise blood pressure.
- Eating a very high-salt diet
- Can make blood pressure harder to manage.
- Ignoring ankle or foot swelling
- Swelling can be a side effect of amlodipine and should be discussed if bothersome or worsening.
- Standing up too quickly when feeling dizzy
- Amlodipine can sometimes contribute to lightheadedness.
- Missing regular blood pressure monitoring
- Tracking readings helps determine whether treatment is working.
Important note
Not everyone experiences side effects, and recommendations can vary depending on age, other medications, and medical conditions. If you have concerns about amlodipine, it’s best to discuss them with your prescribing healthcare professional rather than making changes on your own.
