12 Worst Amlodipine Side Effects Seniors Should NEVER Ignore | Senior Health Tips

12 Worst Amlodipine Side Effects Seniors Should NEVER Ignore | Senior Health Tips
Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medications, but did you know it can also cause dangerous side effects? In this video, we reveal the 12 worst amlodipine side effects that every senior must watch for. From swelling and dizziness to hidden heart risks, ignoring these warning signs could be deadly for senior health. You’ll learn what symptoms to track, when to call your doctor, and safer habits that protect long-term senior health. Too many seniors overlook these signals until it’s too late—don’t let that happen to you. Protecting senior health starts with knowledge, and this guide gives you the facts doctors rarely explain. Watch until the end to uncover how amlodipine may silently affect senior health.
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0:00 - Introduction: Amlodipine, a top blood pressure drug with 70M+ U.S. prescriptions yearly, has hidden severe side effects—don't ignore them.
0:23 - Stats & Awareness: 15% of long-term users hit ERs; 10 unreported cases per documented one—learn to spot symptoms early.
1:19 - Disclaimer: Educational only; consult your doctor before changes—aim for informed, safe treatment, not fear.
3:47 - Side Effect #1: Peripheral Edema - Swelling in ankles/feet (10-15% affected), dose-dependent; worsens with gravity, harder in women.
6:34 - Side Effect #2: Angioedema - Rare but deadly allergic swelling of face/throat/airways; seek ER for breathing issues—can hit anytime.
8:54 - Side Effect #3: Hepatotoxicity - Liver damage with jaundice, nausea, high enzymes; can lead to failure—monitor for yellowing skin.
11:33 - Side Effect #4: Peripheral Neuropathy - Nerve pain, numbness, tingling in extremities; impairs balance/mobility, may persist post-stop.
13:54 - Side Effects #5-6: Extrapyramidal Symptoms & Related Neuro Issues - Tremors, rigidity, dystonia, involuntary movements; disrupts coordination—rare but life-altering.
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