Norvasc Generic Amlodipine

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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.

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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.

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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 hypotension.

Is your doctor aware that you are dosing it this way?

Generally, such a medication requires several weeks of consistent dosing, in order for it to reach its full level of efficacy. They do not work immediately to help lower blood pressure levels.

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