Does AMLODIPINE Cause Somnolence? 1,197 Reports in FDA Database

Q: Does AMLODIPINE cause Somnolence?

1,197 reports of Somnolence have been filed with the FDA for AMLODIPINE, representing 1.8% of all AMLODIPINE adverse event reports.

Q: How dangerous is Somnolence from AMLODIPINE?

Of 1,197 reports, 138 (11.5%) resulted in death and 665 required hospitalization.

Lower Your Cholesterol — The Natural Way

The Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy: a science-backed plan for heart health.

See the Strategy

According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,197 reports of Somnolence have been filed in association with AMLODIPINE (Olmesartan Medoxomil, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide). This represents 1.8% of all adverse event reports for AMLODIPINE.

1,197

Reports of Somnolence with AMLODIPINE

1.8%

of all AMLODIPINE reports

138

Deaths

665

Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Somnolence From AMLODIPINE?

Of the 1,197 reports, 138 (11.5%) resulted in death, 665 (55.6%) required hospitalization, and 249 (20.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Somnolence Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Somnolence is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for AMLODIPINE.

What Other Side Effects Does AMLODIPINE Cause?

Hypotension (6,504) Toxicity to various agents (5,554) Completed suicide (5,267) Drug ineffective (4,091) Dyspnoea (3,907) Dizziness (3,536) Intentional overdose (3,427)