Get Informed: Norvasc
NORVASC Safety Report
The average iGuard risk rating for Norvasc is blue . It means that Norvasc normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.
What is NORVASC used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 18,660 patients who are using Norvasc for the following reasons:
| DISEASE / CONDITION | % | AVERAGE SEVERITY |
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| HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | 95% |
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| ANGINA/CHEST PAIN | 6% |
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How well does NORVASC work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 18,660 users taking Norvasc using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
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Common Side Effects of NORVASC
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 18,660 users taking Norvasc to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
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Patient Comments about
Norvasc HERE
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| Amlodipine | |
| WHAT DOES IT DO? | |
This product is primarily used for the treatment of high blood pressure, and is also used in the treatment of coronary artery disease / angina. It relaxes blood vessels by reducing calcium flow into smooth muscle cells.
Last Text Update: September 15, 2008
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| Pregnancy Category | C |
| Black Box Warning | No |
Other Resources
Recent NORVASC Alerts
| Comments, Questions, and Answers | Show Newest | Oldest First |
Question/Comment:
I have been on norvasc for 6 months and had taken it before. As before I get so extremely fatigued taking it. I can barely get thru the day without laying down a couple of times to rest or take a nap. I was taking it in the afternoon but I was so restless at bedtime, now I take it at noon and I sleep better at night. But the fatigue is really draining.
57 year old female
Posted: 2009-05-28 16:14:18
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When I started taking norvasc I was so tired I couldn't function without taking numerous naps. I told my doctor about it and she said to take it before I go to bed. Taking it before bedtime has really helped. Now if I could figure out what to do about swollen ankles!
42 year old female
Posted: 2009-05-29 19:12:01
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Yesi understand because i have the same reaction. constantly going to the bathroom, constantly looking for something to drink, a nap is a must everyday, dental problem yes, vision problems yes, same things. female 42
42 year old female
Posted: 2009-06-03 15:28:06
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I have been on Norvasc for about 15 years and have had no side affects.
60 year old male
Posted: 2009-06-05 16:02:56
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Try taking you medication at night before you go to bed. I know that it may make you tired, but this will help you sleep better at night and I usually don't have any problems with feeling tired during the day.
47 year old female
Posted: 2009-06-10 11:38:32
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Try taking this medication in the evening before you go to bed. I know that it helps me to sleep better and there is less fatique during the day.
47 year old female
Posted: 2009-06-10 12:12:55
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add anther person for side effect:
SWELLING/EDEMA big time, but had before
DROWSINESS
DRY MOUTH
WEIGHT GAIN
HEADACHE
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE altho, I had this before taking Noravsc
CONFUSION
BLURRED VISION had before Narvasc, but has become worse
DRYNESS
DENTAL PROBLEMS
NUMBNESS/TINGLING
PALPITATIONS
DIARRHEA
FREQUENT URINATION
SLEEP PROBLEMS
ITCH/RASH
MUSCLE PAIN/STIFFNESS
70 year old female
Posted: 2009-05-20 11:30:19
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I started with 5Mg Norvasc then was switch to Amlodipin( approximately 2 years ago).
Don't see a difference.
Experience:
DRY MOUTH at night ( I thought it is diabetes).
FREQUENT URINATION ( I thought it is normal for the blood pressure medication ).
the blood pressure is under control.
53 year old female
48 year old female
Posted: 2009-05-28 16:27:48
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Question/Comment:
I quit taking lisinopril because I kept coughing so bad at night I had my ribs come out of place and had to got to my chiropractor for him to put them back into place. It hurts OUCH! Not worth it in my life. The out of place ribs hurt ALOT! Not my Chiropractor. Good now. I Take hawthorn supplements and hey help alot.
Good Luck to You!
Shelley:):):)
41 year old male
Posted: 2009-03-16 14:03:27
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one of the side effects of metoprolol is reverseable hair loss. has anyone had this problem?
59 year old female
Posted: 2009-03-12 08:39:30
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Question/Comment:
I've been taking Norvasc and Amlodipine for about 4 years now with NO, repeat, NO side-effects. Knock on wood!
56 year old male
Posted: 2009-07-01 15:38:08 Rating: