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Who can and cannot take amlodipine

Who can take amlodipine

Most adults and children aged 6 and over can take amlodipine.

Who may not be able to take amlodipine

Amlodipine is not suitable for everyone. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:

  • have ever had an allergic reaction to amlodipine or any other medicine
  • have liver or kidney disease
  • have heart failure or you have recently had a heart attack

Page last reviewed: 18 February 2022
Next review due: 18 February 2025