Amlodipine Got You Down? 12 Nasty Side Effects & How to Kick ‘Em to the Curb Daily

Palpitations : Your heart doing the cha-cha in your chest – beating too fast or just plain wonky. It’s unsettling, no joke.
Nausea or stomach pain : Your gut feeling a bit off, maybe some mild cramps or just that “I’m gonna puke” feeling that comes and goes.
Sleepiness or drowsiness : Feeling perpetually sleepy, like you’ve been tranquilized. Good luck focusing on anything important.
Gum swelling (gingival hyperplasia) : Your gums getting all puffy and weird. Not super common, but keep an eye on it if you’re on this stuff for the long haul.