Alcohol can enhance amlodipine’s blood-pressure-lowering effect in some people.
This can contribute to dizziness, lightheadedness or headaches, particularly when starting treatment or after a dose change. The NHS recommends limiting alcohol while taking amlodipine.
If you feel dizzy, avoid activities such as driving until you know how the medication affects you.
- Eating Too Much Sodium
Amlodipine helps control high blood pressure, but diet still matters.
A high-sodium diet can contribute to elevated blood pressure and make overall blood-pressure management more difficult. MedlinePlus notes that lifestyle measures—including following a low-salt
