Skip to main content

Who can and cannot take lercanidipine

Who can take lercanidipine

Most adults aged 18 and over can take lercanidipine.

Who may not be able to take lercanidipine

Lercanidipine is not suitable for some people.

To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting lercanidipine if you:

  • have ever had an allergic reaction to lercanidipine or any other medicine
  • are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or you're breastfeeding
  • have liver or kidney disease
  • have heart disease or have had a recent heart attack

Page last reviewed: 4 February 2022
Next review due: 4 February 2025