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AMLODIPINE BESILATE: 242 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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242
Total FAERS Reports
62 (25.6%)
Deaths Reported
37
Hospitalizations
242
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
8
Life-Threatening
7
Disabilities

First Report: 2006 · Latest Report: 20140521

What Are the Most Common AMLODIPINE BESILATE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Completed suicide
47 reports (19.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
29 reports (12.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Dizziness
16 reports (6.6%)

All AMLODIPINE BESILATE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Completed suicide 47 19.4% 47 0
Drug hypersensitivity 29 12.0% 0 0
Dizziness 16 6.6% 0 4
Drug ineffective 15 6.2% 0 1
Malaise 13 5.4% 0 1
Joint swelling 12 5.0% 0 1
Fatigue 11 4.6% 0 2
Feeling abnormal 11 4.6% 0 2
Headache 10 4.1% 0 1
Blood pressure inadequately controlled 9 3.7% 0 0
Arthralgia 8 3.3% 0 1
Drug interaction 8 3.3% 1 4
Hypotension 8 3.3% 1 5
Local swelling 8 3.3% 0 0
Pain 8 3.3% 0 2
Toxicity to various agents 8 3.3% 7 1
Dyspnoea 7 2.9% 0 2
Insomnia 7 2.9% 0 2
Intentional overdose 7 2.9% 1 6
Myalgia 7 2.9% 0 0

Who Reports AMLODIPINE BESILATE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 62.3 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is AMLODIPINE BESILATE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2006 1 1 0
2007 1 0 0
2008 1 0 0
2009 1 0 0
2011 3 0 1
2012 59 53 1
2013 29 0 15
2014 20 1 4

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What Is AMLODIPINE BESILATE Used For?

IndicationReports
Hypertension 56
Product used for unknown indication 8
Blood pressure abnormal 7

AMLODIPINE BESILATE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for AMLODIPINE BESILATE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.