Amlodipine and Tetany - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tetany 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 - 6 months also take Omeprazole, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tetany 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 Tetany?

Tetany (involuntary contraction of muscles) is found to be associated with 187 drugs and 448 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tetany.

On Jul, 15, 2026

346,875 people reported to have side effects when taking Amlodipine.
Among them, 47 people (0.01%) have Tetany.

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Amlodipine when they have Tetany? *

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

female: 60.47 %
male: 39.53 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Amlodipine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tetany? *

Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 27 people, 57.45%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 18 people, 38.30%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 11 people, 23.40%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 10 people, 21.28%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 10 people, 21.28%
Confusional State: 9 people, 19.15%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 19.15%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 8 people, 17.02%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 7 people, 14.89%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 14.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 17.02%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 14.89%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 6 people, 12.77%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 3 people, 6.38%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 3 people, 6.38%
Back Pain: 3 people, 6.38%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 6.38%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 2 people, 4.26%
Gastrointestinal Toxicity (damage to digestive tract by any substance): 2 people, 4.26%
Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (upper gastrointestinal bleeding): 2 people, 4.26%

* 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?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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