Prestalia Side Effects
Generic name: amlodipine / perindopril
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2025.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Prestalia Side Effects associated with amlodipine / perindopril. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Prestalia.
Applies to amlodipine / perindopril: oral tablet.
Important warnings
This medicine can cause some serious health issues
Oral route (tablet)
Discontinue as soon as pregnancy is detected.
Injury and death of the developing fetus may occur with the use of drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system.
Serious side effects of Prestalia
Along with its needed effects, amlodipine/perindopril may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking amlodipine / perindopril:
More common side effects
- bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- rapid weight gain
- tingling of the hands or feet
- unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
- arm, back, or jaw pain
- bloody urine
- blurred vision
- chest pain or discomfort
- chest tightness or heaviness
- confusion
- decreased frequency or amount of urine
- difficult breathing
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- increased thirst
- irregular heartbeat
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- loss of appetite
- lower back or side pain
- nausea
- nervousness
- numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
- pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck
- stomach pain
- sweating
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
- weakness or heaviness of the legs
Other side effects of Prestalia
Some side effects of amlodipine / perindopril may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common side effects
- cough
- dizziness
- headache
Incidence not known
- diarrhea
- rash
For healthcare professionals
Applies to amlodipine / perindopril: oral tablet.
General adverse events
The most common side effects were edema, cough, headache, and dizziness.[Ref]
Nervous system
- Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness
Amlodipine:
- Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness, somnolence
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Syncope, hypoesthesia, neuropathy peripheral, paraesthesia, tremor, dysgeusia, postural dizziness
- Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Amnesia, migraine
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hypertonia
- Frequency not reported: Extrapyramidal syndrome
Perindopril:
- Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, paraesthesia, dysgeusia
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Stroke[Ref]
Other
- Common (1% to 10%): Edema peripheral, vertigo, fatigue, lethargy
Amlodipine:
- Very common (10% or more): Edema peripheral (13.2%)
- Common (1% to 10%): Edema, fatigue
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Vertigo, asthenia, malaise, pain, tinnitus, gynecomastia
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Ataxia
Perindopril:
- Common (1% to 10%): Vertigo, tinnitus, asthenia
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Edema peripheral, atypical chest pain
- Postmarketing reports: Falls, serositis, fever[Ref]
Respiratory
- Common (1% to 10%): Cough, dyspnea
Amlodipine:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Cough, dyspnea, epistaxis, rhinitis
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Parosmia
Perindopril:
- Very common (10% or more): Cough (up to 12%)
- Common (1% to 10%): Dyspnea, epistaxis
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bronchospasm
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Rhinitis, eosinophilic pneumonia[Ref]
Cardiovascular
- Common (1% to 10%): Chest pain
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bradycardia, peripheral coldness
Amlodipine:
- Common (1% to 10%): Palpitations, flushing
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Arrhythmia, bradycardia, chest pain, peripheral ischemia, tachycardia, vasculitis, hot flushes, postural hypotension, hypotension, vasculitis
- Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Myocardial infarction, angina pain, cardiac failure, pulse irregularity, extrasystoles, cold and clammy skin
Perindopril:
- Common (1% to 10%): Palpitations, impaired peripheral circulation, flushing, hypotension, discomfort on exertion
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, vasculitis
- Postmarketing reports: Cardiac arrest[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Common (1% to 10%): Eczema
- Frequency not reported: Rash
Amlodipine:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Erythema multiforme, pruritus, rash, rash erythematosus, rash maculopapular, sweating increased, purpura, alopecia, hyperhidrosis, exanthema, skin discoloration
- Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Skin dryness, dermatitis, urticaria
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, photosensitivity
Perindopril:
- Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, rash, exanthema
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hyperhidrosis, urticaria
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Erythema multiforme
- Postmarketing reports: Bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus, psoriasis, exfoliative dermatitis[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea
- Frequency not reported: Nausea
Amlodipine:
- Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, nausea
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Constipation, dysphagia, diarrhea, flatulence, vomiting, gingival hyperplasia, dry mouth, dyspepsia, altered bowel habits
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Loose stools, gastritis
Perindopril:
- Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, constipation
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth[Ref]
Genitourinary
- Common (1% to 10%): Erectile dysfunction
Amlodipine:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Sexual dysfunction, micturition frequency, micturition disorder, nocturia, impotence
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Dysuria
Perindopril:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Impotence[Ref]
Hematologic
Amlodipine:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Neutropenia
Perindopril:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Leukopenia
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Agranulocytosis or pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia in patients with a congenital glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit
- Postmarketing reports: Anemia, leucocytosis, eosinophilia, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate[Ref]
Hepatic
Amlodipine:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pancreatitis
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Hepatitis, jaundice, hepatic enzyme elevations
Perindopril:
- Common (1% to 10%): ALT elevated
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): AST elevated
- Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Serum bilirubin elevated
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Pancreatitis, hepatitis
- Postmarketing reports: Hepatic failure, jaundice[Ref]
Immunologic
Amlodipine:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Allergic reaction, angioedema
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Quincke's edema
Perindopril:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Allergic reactions, angioedema
- Postmarketing reports: Positive antinuclear antibody[Ref]
Metabolic
- Common (1% to 10%): Hyperkalemia
Amlodipine:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anorexia, weight gain, weight decrease, hyperglycemia, thirst
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Increased appetite
Perindopril:
- Frequency not reported: Hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia
- Postmarketing reports: Symptomatic hyponatremia[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
- Frequency not reported: Joint swelling
Amlodipine:
- Common (1% to 10%): Ankle swelling
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Back pain, rigors, arthralgia, arthrosis, muscle cramps, myalgia
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Muscle weakness, twitching
Perindopril:
- Common (1% to 10%): Back pain, muscle cramps
- Postmarketing reports: Arthralgia/arthritis, myalgia[Ref]
Ocular
Amlodipine:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abnormal vision, conjunctivitis, diplopia, eye pain, visual disturbances
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Dry eyes, abnormal visual accommodation
Perindopril:
- Common (1% to 10%): Visual disturbances[Ref]
Psychiatric
Amlodipine:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Insomnia, nervousness, depression, abnormal dreams, anxiety, depersonalization, mood changes
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Apathy, agitation, confusion
Perindopril:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Mood changes, sleep disturbances
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Depression, confusion, hallucinations[Ref]
Renal
Perindopril:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Renal impairment
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Acute renal failure
- Frequency not reported: Blood urea increased, serum creatinine increased
- Postmarketing reports: Nephritis[Ref]
References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
3. (2015) "Product Information. Prestalia (amlodipine-perindopril)." Symplmed
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