Felodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Felodipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Felodipine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use felodipine if you are allergic to it.

Before taking felodipine, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or congestive heart failure.

Many drugs can interact with felodipine. Tell your doctor about all other medications you use.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need other blood tests at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Brush and floss your teeth regularly while taking this medication. Felodipine can cause mild swelling of your gums, which may be avoided with good dental hygiene.

You should not use felodipine if you are allergic to it.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests:

• liver disease; or

• congestive heart failure.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether felodipine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication..

It is not known whether felodipine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.