A blo od pressure medication has been recalled after a mix-up that may have led to some bottles containing the wrong drug. According to Health Canada, Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled two lots of MAR-Amlodipine 5 milligram tablets, which are used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. That’s because some bottles may instead contain 2.5 milligram tablets of midodrine, a medication used to treat low blood pressure. According to its public advisory, substituting amlodipine with midodrine "can lead to serious side effects such as a dangerous increase in blood pressure, dizziness, fainting and organ damage." Anyone feeling dizzy, experiencing unusually high blood pressure or slow heartbeats is advised to call a health care professional or 911.

Source: CBC News February 10, 2026 21:43 UTC