NORVASC Reviews (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (780 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NORVASC with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NORVASC | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | 200/115 | lightheaded | started out with bp 200/115 now its 120/65 started with norvasc 10mg but it made me lightheaded reduced it to 5mg bp still good but still was lightheaded now taking 2.5 mg bp still 120/65 still alittle light headed but the drug works wonders i was getting headaches all the time now i dont get then since taking norvsac i also cut the salt out and started to walk and cut back on the cals | M | 44 | 3 days | 6/7/2006 | 5 | Hypertension-unknown cause | None that I noticed. Took 10mg daily with no side effects. BP was still too high switched to procardia and HCTZ in combination. That little change has ruined the past 3 weeks of my life. | Going to Dr. this week to be put back on Novasc and maybe try an ACE or Diovan with it. Novasc is a good drug but not stong enough for me by itself. My BP seems to be stress related and I'm a big guy if that helps anyone. When I accidentaly took 10mg twice a day my BP was 122/72 but that is too high a dosage. Sucks huh? | M | 40 | 1 years | 2/25/2006 | 5 | High BP | Everyone is different but before you blame Norvasc for side effects make sure it's not other meds. Most side effects I am seeing here I got from diuretics and other calcium channel blockers or the combination-- | Just trying to be helpful. Novasc has been side efect free for myself and 3 other people I know. I always suspect the diuretics first for men. Nasty little drugs they are | M | 39 | 3 months | 2/25/2006 | 5 | High blood pressure 160/95 | I stopped Toprol because of the depression, and for a week my bp was too high, but then after a week, it is consistently in the 130/80 range. However, my pulse is faster than normal, usually in the 70's to 80's. No side effects other than it calms me. | I am taking caduet, but it isn't listed in the database. | M | 59 | 4 months | 7/5/2005 | 5 | Hypertension | I take it in conjunction with Tritace. I find that my blood | It totally cured my headaches/migraines. I used to get monthly severe, disabling migraines and multiple times a week I'd get less strong but still painful headaches. These have completely disappeared since I've been taking Norvasc/Tritace. It is a total revelation and a massive quality of life improvement. | M | 31 | 2 years | 3/28/2005 | 5 | high blood pressure | No side effects | Worked well | M | 62 | 10 years | 2/13/2005 | 5 | Hypertension | None | Does a great job | M | 72 | 7 years | 8/10/2004 | 5 | Hypertension | headache the first and second day no headaches after that; slight dizziness when standing up or moving head quickly | first two days increased blood pressure after that reduced blood pressure from avg of 180/110 down to consistantly 135/85 range very good drug with very mild dizzinest that you easily adjust to. This drug reduced blood pressure alot progressivly along with exercising/jogging. I did not alter diet; great reduction in salt for example. Dose is 10mgs once a day. | M | 37 | 12 months | 6/13/2003 | 5 | High BP (140+/100+ | None | M | 56 | 60 days | 10/15/2002 | 4 | Angina and High blood pressure | Cardiologist prescribed a very small 2.5mg dose to help with angina and add to my other blood pressure medications. I did not like this medication the first 2 days, I had numbness around my mouth, slightly burning itchy skin and painful toes. I also had weird feelings in my neck and throat veins. I'm happy I stuck it out as those symptoms went away for me. I now have more physical energy, am exercising again and don't feel so cold. The medication raised my resting heart rate from 50 beats a minute which was too low to 55 beats a minute. I wouldn't want to be on a higher dose as there is already a decrease in urine and I have a feeling this medication could cause sexual dysfunction in high doses. | I had a stent 5 months ago in my LAD heart artery and my RCA is still 50 percent blocked. I believe the norvasc has helped the blood flow with my partially blocked artery either by dilating it or allowing my heart to get more oxygen. I'm not out of breath climbing stairs now, exercise on the spin bike and feel like I have more physical strength. I had poor blood flow to my extremities prior with blue fingers in cold weather. Still get blue fingers, but not as bad. Chest pain is now gone and I feel more confident. | M | 53 | 2 weeks 2.5mg | 2/8/2021 | 4 | High blood pressure | In evening I feel like I’m shaking on the inside | 68 | 4 weeks 10 mgm | 2/28/2020 | 4 | high blood pressure | Libido increased to unbelievable heights. I feel like I am 21.The blood flow to my vagina has increased ten fold. I am walking around all day feeling aroused. It seems to be stronger in the morning. | However, I have side effects that are less desirable which include, ankle swelling, tingling feet, knee and back pain, stomach discomfot, brain fog, fatigue and inability to sleep at bedtime. | F | 58 | 1 months 30MG | 9/5/2016 | 4 | High blood pressure | I don't appear to have had strongly negative side effects after taking this drug. In fact , this is the third bp medication I've tried as I couldn't tolerate the others at all because they caused such a bad cough that I couldn't sleep at night. However, it's possible that I'm a little more prone to anxiety than previously, since taking this drug. Also, my sleeping isn't great , but who knows whether this would really be any better off the medication? There's no major swelling of ankles although marks form from wearing socks. These quickly disappear. | My blood pressure has come right down so I guess this drug has achieved its aim. However, I do wonder about long term effects | F | 64 | 1 years 5mg 1X day | 8/3/2016 | 4 | hypertension | Sometimes my ankles swell. That's the only side effect I've experienced. | F | 71 | 6 years 10 mg 1X day | 2/5/2016 | 4 | Htn | Been taking Amlodopine Besylate three years now and it lowered my blood pressure. However, I am a little concerned because my Bp has been recently 98/59. Feel tired now but can't sleep, how odd. I just take prn, but the doctor says keep taking it. Well I quit a week ago and have not had any rebound hypertension. I am also a thyroid patient. | F | 33 | 3 years | 5/10/2015 | 4 | hb | A little chest discomfort yesterday after 3rd pill(day).slight period of restless legs.nothing bothersome enough to make me stop taking. | I know 3 days isn't long enough to give a thorough review, but wanted to share that it did nothing or very little to lower my BP until this morning. Just now was 113/66! & I am thrilled! My BP has been spiking into the 190s to 200 for months now with BP readings usually 140+ systolic.. dystolic has been 70s and lower.I am also taking metopropolol 100mg for past 5 yrs which controlled it until last 6 mos. Norvasc was added recently after trying lisinpril with no effect on BP. I am encouraged with this reading but will keep monitoring & praying side effects stay away as BP stabilizes to normal readings. I am sorry for those of you who can not tolerate this dRugI hope we can all find something that works for us! THIS is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! | F | 64 | 3 days 5mg | 11/20/2014 | 4 | High blood pressure 143/102 | I went to the dr. BP was 143/102 was prescribed norvasc 5mg initially. Next day BP was 135/100 called dr. Increased to 10mg. Norvasc works at lowering my BP but at an unfortunate cost. I get up in the a.m no appetite, take meds. 2 hrs later I'm ready for a nap and with 2 lil ones it's unlikely. I feel like a zombie or high, I can't concentrate and this is just 2 weeks of taking it. I'm constipated, and having chest pain neither of which were an issue before I began this medication. I also noticed that if I get up to use the restroom at night I have trouble falling back asleep which is why I'm adding my "2 cents" to this thread at 1:54/a. I'll definately be letting my dr know but I'm trying to be a "good lil patient" and wait an entire month before asking NO, demanding something else. I went from living a normal life, not knowing I had hbp to having all kinds of symptoms trying to control it. I've read poor reviews of this medication and very few good ones, as for the good reviews, each person claims to be otherwise healthy so I guess the rest of us are overweight, obese, and have bad habits. Just a thought! Good luck and God bless. | F | 26 | 2 weeks 10mg | 8/8/2014 | 4 | Pulminary hypertension | I take the generic brand of norvasc along with adcirca and xarelto . I've noticed that the drug does work. My blood pressure was near perfect and I can actually climb stairs again without my heart beating so fast that I have to lie down because otherwise I would faint. I have been having fainting spells prior to takin my calcium channel blockers and now I do not so its a huge relief. Yet the side effects are unbearable! I feel like I am always chasing sleep. I am a awake a few hours than sleep a few hours awake for a few and then sleep for a few. I have no days and long nights its awful. I have had a persistent headache for over two weeks that is in the areas of my head as if I wear wearing a thick headband. So pretty much all over! I have extreme lower back pain after a month of taking (norvasc). I have lack of motivation to do anything I stay in bed all damn day. My joints hurt. And my gums hurt and bleed. I even got a canker sore on my lip. Ugh! And I have barely an appitite. And if you now me you know all I used to do was eat all day. I also have runny eyes n red tired looking eyes. Not a good look. I just want a normal life and for people to understand I'm actually going through something and to stop judging me n thinking that I don't care. This medicine is probably causing me depression. Also I'm always in a fog and have almost tunnel vision. I feel more awake when I'm dreaming then I do when I'm actually up! | F | 29 | 1 months 10 mg | 8/2/2014 | 4 | High Bp. | Swollen. Face and lip. | F | 70 | 3 days 10mg | 1/19/2014 | 4 | moderate high blood pressure | None | I have slept very little for years despite being being a runner. Now I am sleeping well every night. It is such a relief. | F | 57 | 14 days 5mg 1X day | 5/2/2013 |