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Does the edema caused by taking amlodipine meds harmful or not? help. thanks
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Side effect: very common side effect. I would use with caution in CHF ( heart failure); however this is a known and expected side effect. Consult prescribing physician for dose adjustment or change in meds.
Answered 2/25/2019
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