be discussed with a healthcare professional.
Seek urgent care if they occur with chest pain, fainting, or severe shortness of breath.
4. New or Worsening Chest Pain
Amlodipine is actually used to help treat certain types of angina, but rarely, chest pain can worsen when treatment begins or the dose changes, especially in people with severe coronary artery disease.
New, severe, or worsening chest pain should always be taken seriously.
Call emergency services if chest discomfort is:
Heavy
Crushing
Persistent
Spreading to the arm, jaw, back, or shoulder
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