Amlodipine ankle swelling — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Do not stop treatment abruptly and ask the prescriber to review the dose
Peripheral oedema is a common dose-related effect of dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers and may require review. In this vignette, "Do not stop treatment abruptly and ask the prescriber to review the dose" is the safest single best answer. The other options are less appropriate because they miss the key clinical risk, conflict with UK medicines guidance, or delay needed review.
Reference: BNF; NICE CKS