Written by Our Editorial Team Last updated Oct 25, 2023 Many medications cause hair loss as a side
High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries
Hair loss is a common concern for many individuals, and it is natural to wonder if certain medications can contribute to this issue
Felodipine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
redness or other discoloration of the skin
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
muscle pains, stiffness, tension, tightness, or weakness
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If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly
Hair loss or thinning of the hair lack or loss of strength redness of the skin welts Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients
Disturbances of the gut such as nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain, wind pinpoint red spots on the skin
Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are using before stopping completely
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To jump into that statistic a little bit deeper, out of 252,343 people who reported side effects from amlodipine, only 3,479 of them reported hair loss
Common side effects of nifedipine include swelling, headache, flushing, and nausea