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Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Felodipine	6.5	4.9	0.59	4
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Effectiveness of Felodipine by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Felodipine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	8.3%	8.3%	75%	8.3%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	16.7%	83.3%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	16.7%	50%	0%	33.3%
Breathing	0%	8.3%	83.3%	8.3%	0%
Confidence	0%	25%	66.7%	8.3%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	25%	75%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	25%	66.7%	8.3%	0%
Energy	8.3%	16.7%	75%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	91.7%	8.3%	0%
Memory	0%	8.3%	83.3%	0%	8.3%
Mental Clarity	0%	16.7%	75%	8.3%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	75%	8.3%	16.7%
Patience	0%	25%	66.7%	8.3%	0%
Sexual Health	8.3%	0%	83.3%	8.3%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	8.3%	83.3%	0%	8.3%
Sleep	0%	8.3%	75%	16.7%	0%
Stress Level	0%	8.3%	83.3%	0%	8.3%

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Commonly Reported Felodipine Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	83.3%	8.3%	8.3%	0%	0%
Anxiety	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Asthma	91.7%	0%	8.3%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet	83.3%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	0%
Cold Symptoms	66.7%	0%	16.7%	16.7%	0%
Constipation	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Depression	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Dizziness	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	83.3%	0%	0%	8.3%	8.3%
Fatigue	75%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	8.3%
Headache	83.3%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	0%
Insomnia	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	75%	16.7%	0%	0%	8.3%
Mood Swings	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Slow Heartbeat	75%	8.3%	8.3%	8.3%	0%
Stomach Ache	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Felodipine Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	75%	0%	8.3%	16.7%	0%
Change in Weight	58.3%	8.3%	8.3%	16.7%	8.3%
Cough	75%	8.3%	8.3%	8.3%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	66.7%	0%	16.7%	16.7%	0%
Elevated Blood Sugar	91.7%	0%	8.3%	0%	0%
Gout	91.7%	0%	0%	8.3%	0%
Heartburn	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	50%	8.3%	25%	0%	16.7%
Reduced Libido	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Sexual Dysfunction	83.3%	0%	0%	0%	16.7%
Stuffy Nose	75%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	8.3%
Swelling around the Eyes	91.7%	0%	8.3%	0%	0%
Swelling of Extremities	83.3%	0%	0%	0%	16.7%

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Episodes since taking Felodipine

Since taking Felodipine Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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2.9%

Hospitalization

2.9%

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User Comments about Felodipine

12 Sep 2013	It might work well for you, but I had to stop them within days of starting. I could not put up with the pain in my joints. Especially my left hip and knee. Within two weeks, the pain went away! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 May 2010	Since it is generic it doesn't cost a lot of money, and worked until her medical condition changed and she had to readjust it. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 Mar 2010	This medication has control my blood pressure with the combination of Lisonopril due to increase blood pressure as a result of quimo theraphy . Medication in quimo Lavastin side effect. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use