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Dear dr. i would like to ask you about amplodipine effectiveness after taking? thank you
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Please see below: Amlodipine is a peripheral arterial vasodilator that acts directly on vascular smooth muscle to cause a reduction in peripheral vascular resistance and reduction in blood pressure. Usually works 24-36hours.
Answered 4/9/2014
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