Get Informed: Norvasc

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Patient Comments About
Norvasc

Active Ingredient(s)

Amlodipine

What does it do?

Norvasc

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:
 2010-Sep-05 10:33 PM
Last Data Update:
 2010-Sep-05 9:11 PM

Other Names

  • Norvasc
  • Amlodipine
  • Amlodipine Besylate
  • Istin

How Safe Is It?

Your Risk Rating
Average Risk Rating
1:
Pregnancy Category
C
Black Box Warning:
No

Facts & Figures

Date Approved
31 Jul 1992
Est US Patients*
3,550,000
Generic Available
Yes
OTC Available
No

User Age Distribution*

1

< 21

3

21-39

30

40-59

66

60+

Age (Years)

* Estimated number of US people currently taking Norvasc or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.

Other Resources

Recent alerts for Norvasc

There have been no iGuard alerts regarding Norvasc during the past year.

Norvasc Safety Report

1:

The iGuard risk rating for Norvasc is blue. It means that normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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What is Norvasc used for?

iGuard is currently tracking more than 26,700 patients that use Norvasc (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

Disease / Condition % Average Severity
High Blood Pressure 98% mild 5 severe
Angina/Chest Pain 5% mild 5 severe
Other 1% mild 5 severe

How well does Norvasc work?

iGuard regularly polls our more than 26,700 users taking Norvasc (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) 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.

Average Satisfaction Score

(out of 10)

Average Effectiveness Score

(out of 10)

6.2
6.26.2 6.2
6.5
6.56.5 6.5
76%
of patients are confident that the good things about Norvasc outweigh the bad things.
11%
of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Norvasc.

Common Side Effects of Norvasc

iGuard regularly polls our more than 26,700 users taking Norvasc (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) 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.

27%

27% of patients experience side-effects on Norvasc

6%

6% of patients experience significant side-effects on Norvasc


Most Common Side Effects...

  • 10% Swelling/Edema
  • 5% Dizziness
  • 5% Fatigue
  • = 10%

Less than 1%: Breathlessness, Chest Pain/Tightness, Constipation, Drowsiness, Dryness, Erectile Problems, Heartburn/Reflux, Hot Flashes, Muscle Pain/Cramps, Numbness/Tingling, Restlessness, Urinary Frequency, Weight Gain


Global Patient Feedback for Norvasc (Amlodipine) ( Post a comment )

Comments, Questions, and Answers
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Question/Comment:

I have been taking Amlodipine for 2 months. I get a lot of muscle pains in my upper arms and shoulders. Interested to know if others have this condition.

84 year old female.

84 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-08-30 17:09:43

Question/Comment:

I take a low dose aspirin with Amlop. Bes. 5 mg. I hope that doesn't reduce the effectiveness. My Dr is aware of my daily aspirin, in fact, he suggested it I believe. Have been taking it for years, the asprin. Only been on Amlop Bes for a little over a year. Blood pressure is down but not perfect yet. It varies from one day to the next. Some tingling in my feet and lack of energy some days.
76 year old male.

75 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-08-09 17:16:14

iGuard Answer/Reply:

Amlodipine can cause a tingling in the feet and drowsiness. It would be a good idea to let your doctor know, as your dose may need to be adjusted. If your symptoms are too much to handle, talk with your doctor about other options to control your blood pressure.

Posted: 2010-08-17 23:17:43

Question/Comment:

I had a leg swelling problem and after reading a side effect of Amlodipine discussed this with my cardiologist.Conclusion:reduce dosage from 10mg to 5mg. Result: swelling is minimal and BP did not elevate. I am 78 yrs old and take the following meds: Coreg, Lasix, Doxazosin, Lisinopril, Simvastatin, and some supplements. Be your own advocate, if you have a problem question your doctor and insist on a plausible answer.

78 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-07-22 15:00:29

Question/Comment:

I have been taking this for 4months now and my blood pressure is well controlled.

25 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-06-28 14:19:32

Question/Comment:

I AM TAKING AMLODIPINE 10 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25 MG AND ATENOLOL 50 MG FOR B/P IT KEEPS MY B/P WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS BUT I AM SO TIRED ALL THE TIME WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE. JUST SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF PILLS FOR B/P

67 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-06-19 11:57:02

Member Answer/Reply:

I've been on Lisonopril for years. Blood pressure improved but still high. So this year was put on Amlodipine which has done a fabulous job with bp in the low 90's/50's. Side effects have been constant dizziness, lightheaded, fuzzy focus and head pressure. Just started the Dean Ornish Diet, for 2 wks. Have lost 10 lbs. Hope this will unclog the arteries so I can reduce or eliminate the bp meds.

72 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States

Posted: 2010-07-16 14:32:24

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