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Tag: Gastric irritant

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Is Amlodipine Gastric Irritant? A Pharmacological Examination

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With nearly half of U.S. adults having hypertension, amlodipine is a widely prescribed medication [1.7.1, 1.7.2]. A common question that arises is: **is amlodipine a gastric irritant?** While not a direct irritant like some other drugs, it can cause gastrointestinal discomfort.