Best time to take amlodipine - day or night?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 16, 2023.
It does not matter what time of day you take amlodipine (morning or evening) but it is best to take it at the same time every day, when you are most likely to remember, for more even blood levels and therefore effectiveness.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow. Amlodipine is used to treat chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. Amlodipine is also used to treat high blood pressure.
Amlodipine may be taken with or without food.
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Drug information
- Amlodipine Information for Consumers
- Amlodipine prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side Effects of Amlodipine (detailed)
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