What is the recommended starting dose of amlodipine for treating hypertension in adults?
Abstract
The recommended starting dose of amlodipine for adult hypertension is typically 5 mg once daily, with lower doses considered for certain patient groups, and a maximum of 10 mg per day.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Clinical practice guidelines implementation
Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN