Side Effects Of Norvasc

Any feedback on side effects from taking Norvasc? ## I want to know if anyone has bad leg cramps from this rxs.or any other side effectts. ## My daughter just started taking it and didn't complain of leg cramps, but she did have increased urination ## Just started taking it yesterday, and noticed that my head was hot and cheeks were flush. Had massive headache too. No leg cramps yet. Have you noticed if these side effects go away with prolonged use? ## These are common side-effects when someone first starts using Norvasc: Headache, stomach pain or gas, nausea, vomiting, facial flushing, drowsiness or dizziness, unusual weakness or tiredness . Most side effect do go away after your body adjust to the med, it can vary from person to person, but it usually takes approximately 2 weeks. ...

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Is amlo-denk the same drug as Norvasc? ## Hello, Patsie! How are you? Yes, they both contain Amlodipine as the active ingredient. It is a calcium channel blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, cough and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Amlodipine

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker medication used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.[6] While not typically recommended in heart failure, amlodipine may be used if other medications are not sufficient for treating high blood pressure or heart-related chest pain.[7] It is taken by mouth and has an effect that lasts for at least a day.[6] Common side effects include swelling, feeling tired, abdominal pain, and nausea.&...

I have been takin norvasc for about 3 weeks everything was good at first but now it feels like iam constantly dizzy its hard to focus i have to move slowly and also feel fatigued iam just curious as to what i should do some nights i think of goin to da er but change my mind because i read the common side effects. ## I also take Norvasc, but have for years. Could this be suddenly causing some lightheaddness as a side effect/

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My grandma is taking losartan 100mg OD. She accidentally took the medication twice a day. Which stressed us. What is the effect of this medication to my grandma's hypertension/condition? She doesn't feel anything unusual though. ## Hello, Val! How are you and how is your grandmother doing? Have you checked her blood pressure? It could cause it to drop too low and to develop a low heart rate, though if she's not feeling sick or dizzy, then she's likely fine. However, you should check with her doctor to be safe. ## Am taking Losarton 100 mg twice a day as per my Neph doctor. But my primary doctor wants me to only take one 100 mg per day. Won't changing the dose also affect my blood pressure? ## I am 42 and my doctor switched me from norvasc 5mg to cozarr 100mg due to l...

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what are the side effects to this drug ? ## I was taking 5mg twice @ day, but because of low blood pressure my dr, reduced it to one @ day. I am getting dizzyness and upset stomach and wondered if I am getting enough blood going to my head, I have three stents for blocked arteries to the heart, which is the reason for being on Norvasc ## Please see the full listing for <a href= Thank You

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ketosteril 600mg+ketoanalogues ## What are the side effects of Ketosteril. Has it benefitted someone with a Kreat 4.6 or above greatly ## I can't find any information on this, does anyone know anything? ## Hypercalcaemia or the excessive amount of calcium circulating in the blood ## Is it okay to take 2 Ketosteril 600mg 3x a day? I am 77 yrs old with diabetic and hypertension. ## my mother is 69 years old, is it ok for her to take 2 tabs of ketostiril 600mgs 3 times a day? crea level is 182, she is hypertensive with a bp of 190/90 taking 3 kinds of drugs namely neobloc 100mgs, norvasc10mgs & aldomet 30mgs. ## "hello doctor my sister is 52 years old and she is taking ketosteril" -- because it falls within my area of expertise. I just need a few more details about your sit...

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My doctor is transferring me off of Norvasc (which has worked great to keep my blood pressure under control) to Plendil because of a change in medications covered by my HMO. Has anyone else changed to Plendil and would you share with me if it worked as well as your former medication? ## Same thing happened to me, except in reverse. I had been tanking Plendil for years with great success. The Military Pharmacy switch to Norvasc. When I asked my Doctor, he said they were interchangable. ## You can safely switch from one to the other, as long as your doctor approves, and the dosage has been taken under careful consideration. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. I've had to change medications mult...

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I have taken Novasc without significant side effects however amlodipine causes shortness of breath what is the difference ## Hello, Cherrylyn! How are you? It could be due to one of the inactive ingredients in the generic, they don't have to be the same as those used in the name brand. To avoid the problem, you may want to ask your doctor to prescribe it as brand medically necessary, so you no longer receive the generic fem your pharmacy. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No thank you, I've already done that.

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round light blue pill with letter m on one side and A9 on the other side ## lihgt blue pill Round not sure if my mom who is in her seventies lrft them of not ## oval pinkwith c 26 inprinted on one sode. ## white round aro t100 written onone side ## The tablet with the M A9 is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list them as containing 5mgs of Amlodipine, which is a generic for Norvasc. You can view more information by clicking this NDC code: 51079-0451 The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, headache, and hypotension. I am sorry, but I cannot find a match for the one with the C 26 imprint. Can you please double check that one and post back? Thank you! The tablet with the APO T100 marking is listed by Apotex Corp as ...

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I started taking 10 mg of Norvasc 4 days ago and my feet & ankles were swollen to capacity. They almost hurt and they felt very hot. It was given to me for high blood pressure. ## This is one of the bad side effects of the drug. I've been taking Norvasc for almost 6 years now. It had the same effect on me and I can only take 5 mg. a day without the swelling. I have also developed a rash on my lower legs as well and was told by a dermatologist that it could be from the medicine. I take 3 drugs to try and control my BP but I have yet to find anything that controls things. I've had hypertension for 20 years now and I fear that any day I will have a stroke or heart attack or kidney problems. Hope you will talk to your doctor about your ankles swelling. Most people have that prob...

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Hi! Is it ok to split the dose of amlodipine; 5mg in the morning and 5mg in the evening? What could be the possible effect of doing this? ## Yes, that can be done, unless you've been given some specific reason why you shouldn't do so. Most doctors prescribe them to be taken in one dose, to help ensure that patients are more compliant on taking them. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take Norvasc, Amlodipine is the generic. Generics do not always have anything but the main drug ingredient due to patents on the original drug? I have worked with my current Doctor to take it twice a day 12 hours apart. I always had a higher BP reading in AM so I take 5 mg twice a day and if it gets to high I take 7.59 mg and monitor closely. Its working. ## Sorry, I ment to say I take 7.50mgs at 5PM if it is running high. This helps AM high BP for me and then I take 5mgs in AM to get through the day. ## Generics still contain fillers, in most cases, along with the active ingredient, the patent on a name brand doesn't prevent them from using them. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Amlodipine as possibly including nausea, headache, dizziness, increased urination, and hypote...

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I was told that Norvasc can cause extra growth of gum tissue, is that so? ## I noticed swelling in my gum. The doctor reduced the dosage from 5mg-2.50mg and my gum was ok afterwards ## Yes, Norvasc has been reported to cause overgrowth of gum tissue (gingival hyperplasia) as a side effect, but it is very rare, occurring in less than 0.01% of those that take it. More common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension, and bleeding gums. Ref: Medline Plus Amlodipine/Norvasc Is there anything else I can help with?

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Because of my medication's schedule I must take losartan, metformin and norvasc together. Are there any side effects or risk for doing so? ## I didn't find any problems, or interactions listed, but it is always best to double check. The FDA does warn that you may experience more side effects than usual, when taking multiple medications, which may include nausea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and increased urination. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking 10 mg of Norvasc daily for a year and a half and have suffered all the negative side effects. I also take 80 mg of Lisinopril daily. My BP prior to adding Norvasc was anywhere from 165/95 to 200/95 (at this time I was taking Cozaar and Lisinopril). BP is now 124/85 to 145/95 BUT the side effects are so severe my quality of life is all but destroyed and I am pretty sure it is not the Lisinopril causing the side effects. My cardiologist gave me an Rx for 5 mg of Norvasc and told I can reduce the dosage but he can't guarantee my BP will not sky rocket. MY QUESTION IS, HAS ANYONE REDUCED THE DOSAGE THEY WERE TAKING OF NORVASC AND DID THEIR BP INCREASE APPRECIABLY? ## Hello, Alan! How are you? That is always a risk, when lowering the dosage of such a medication. Why di...

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What prescription drug can replace Norvasc and Cartia with low incidence of side effects. I already take Lisiniprol and Atenolol. ## Dr. just replaced novasc & lipitor with cadulet 10mg/20mg. He said this one pill will work better than those two pills. I'm also trying to find out side effects. ## Caduet is a combination medication that contains Amlodipine, which is used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions, with Atorvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. Learn more Caduet details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. As to medications to replace others, it is usually best to discuss such things with your doctor, because there's really no way to say that any particular medication may cause you less side e...

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I started Norvasc, 5 mg, on 12/29. I was switched from Lisinopril, because I was experiencing angioedema, a common side effect with Lisinopril. I've been on it for a few weeks and I am beginning to wonder if this drug is causing the scary side effects I've been experiencing. Yesterday my husband rushed me to the ER, because I suddenly couldn't remember how to put a leash on a dog, or do the most simple task like open the door. As he began to drive to the hospital my heart started pounding furiously and I seriously thought I might die. The ER told me it was a panic attack and sent me home with Ativan. Then this afternoon I awoke from a nap with my heart pounding furiously. It was pounding so hard that it was echoing in my head and I got very flushed. I called my doctor and sp...

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I am 50 years old and I am taking 5mg Norvasc as daily maintenance for my hypertension. I want to be informed if there would be harsh side effects I could suffer if I would take Viagra or Cialis? ## It really depends on what your blood pressure levels are and your cardiac health. The way Viagra and Cialis work is by increasing blood flow, so they can cause low blood pressure and low heart rate. You can learn more Viagra details here and there are more Cialis details here. What have your readings been? Have you asked your doctor about taking one of them?

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6 sided, white tablet with h12 on one side and L U on the other ## This is a 50mg tablet, generic for Norvasc. This is a calcium channel blocker used to help lower blood pressure. Some of the most common side effects include: peripheral edema, dizziness, nausea and headache. ## round white pill with 238 on one side and 1G on the other

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