Amlodipine and Hypochromic anaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypochromic anaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Amlodipine (amlodipine besylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide, and have Acute coronary syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypochromic anaemia when taking Amlodipine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 346,875 people who have side effects when taking Amlodipine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Amlodipine?

Amlodipine has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 354,829 Amlodipine users. Check the latest studies of Amlodipine.

What is Hypochromic anaemia?

Hypochromic anaemia (hypochromic anaemia is a generic term for any type of anaemia in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) are paler than normal) is found to be associated with 169 drugs and 318 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypochromic anaemia.

On Jul, 19, 2026

346,875 people reported to have side effects when taking Amlodipine.
Among them, 24 people (0.01%) have Hypochromic anaemia.

Could Amlodipine cause Hypochromic anaemia?

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Amlodipine when they have Hypochromic anaemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypochromic anaemia when taking Amlodipine? *

female: 62.5 %
male: 37.5 %

What is the age of people who have Hypochromic anaemia when taking Amlodipine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Amlodipine? *

Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide: 5 people, 20.83%
Lantus: 4 people, 16.67%
Enalapril Maleate: 4 people, 16.67%
Metformin: 3 people, 12.50%
Lovenox: 3 people, 12.50%
Vancomycin: 3 people, 12.50%
Omeprazole: 3 people, 12.50%
Innohep: 3 people, 12.50%
Zoladex: 2 people, 8.33%
Furosemide: 2 people, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypochromic anaemia? *

Haemoglobin Decreased: 9 people, 37.50%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 37.50%
Pain In Extremity: 8 people, 33.33%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 8 people, 33.33%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 7 people, 29.17%
Malignant Peritoneal Neoplasm (cancer tumour of peritoneum): 7 people, 29.17%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 7 people, 29.17%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 7 people, 29.17%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 7 people, 29.17%
Abdominal Pain: 7 people, 29.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 8.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 8.33%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 8.33%
Cardiac Failure: 2 people, 8.33%
Acute Coronary Syndrome (acute chest pain and other symptoms that happen because the heart does not get blood): 2 people, 8.33%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 1 person, 4.17%
Mediastinitis (inflammation of the tissues in the mid-chest): 1 person, 4.17%
Empyema (collection of pus in a cavity in the body): 1 person, 4.17%
Embolism Venous (embolus may pass into the arterial system): 1 person, 4.17%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amlodipine besylate (the active ingredients of Amlodipine) and Amlodipine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

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Who is eHealthMe?

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