Health Canada has issued a public advisory and recall notice after learning that some medications labelled as treatment for high blood pressure may in fact contain pills to treat low blood pressure. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMAR-Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain in adults and children 6 years of age and older, Health Canada reports. They are used to treat low blood pressure. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Some patients may not experience any symptoms if their blood pressure is elevated, and may only know by measuring their blood pressure,” Health Canada noted in its advisory. “Report any unusual bottles or other issues to the company and Health Canada,” it states.

Source: National Post February 09, 2026 19:51 UTC