Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Plendil sorted by most helpful. 
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iI HAVE BEEN ON THIS MED FOR 7 YEARS, WORKS VERY WELL. BP IS 117 OVER 76 PERFECT Published: January 16, 2009 ::
I have used this product, ( felodipine) for many years and had no problems whatever. Published: November 10, 2008 ::
very good at all times Published: September 24, 2008 ::
plendil has worked well in reducing my pressure but I have been suffering with rashes all over since I've been on this drug. Published: September 23, 2008 ::
slight headache Published: May 28, 2009 ::
Plendil is now only available as generic (Felodipine) the new version is casuing me the same side effects I got from Procardia. Pain in joints/tendons with redness and swelling at site of pain. I have been on plendil for more than 10 years with the newest vesion causing extreme problems inless than a 6 week timeline of change to Felodipine ER from new manufacturer. Now that it is generic it is very problematic as was Procardia in the generic form. I was test for arthritis and lyme desease....it is the side effects of meds not other health issue. I am young, lsightly over wieght which caused original hypertension problem 20 years ago...should have just went on a diet instead of taking Tenormin which made me gain wieght and caused angina. I have great blood profiles, it is not a cholesteral problem in my case, stress test fine, I am currently taking lisinopril 5 mg and the new Felodipine 5mg, Beware old Plendil user...the generic version is not without bad side effects which I can't live with, not a 51! They tried to tell me when I was younger I was out of shape...that was BS. I feel sorry for nay senior who has taken these generics...because your pain will be past over as getting older, they tried it with me...I didn't stand for it..I hope htis messages helps someone. Published: May 21, 2009 ::
I was prescribed this to supplement my Diovan RX for my BP. NOt only did it not have any effect on lowering my BP, it causes an intense headache within an hour of taking it. For three weeks I stuck it out waiting for the adjustment period, but no luck. Published: May 14, 2009 ::
Plendil was dropped by AstraZenica in October. Plendil i sno longer supported by that drug company. I can't get this drug anymore. Published: November 06, 2008 ::
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I've had a considerable decrease in my blood pressure and I haven't had any continuing chest pain since i began the medication. Published: October 30, 2007 ::