A patient with hypertension is prescribed amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker. Which adverse reactions should the nurse emphasize when educating the patient?

Explanation

• Adverse reactions to calcium channel blockers include gingival hyperplasia, constipation, dizziness, edema, fatigue, and headache.

• Calcium channel blockers are not commonly associated with anxiety or diarrhea.

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