ModerateAmlodipine + Prednisolone

Can you take Amlodipine and Prednisolone together?

This page explains what happens if Amlodipine and Prednisolone are taken together, according to official sources.

What happens

Attenuated blood pressure reduction via fluid retention

Corticosteroids cause sodium retention and increase vascular reactivity, partially counteracting the vasodilatory actions of amlodipine.

Recommended management

Log blood pressure during steroid treatment. Dose titration of amlodipine may be required during prolonged corticosteroid courses.

Clinical references

Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

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