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 |
| 4 | Hypertension | Slight feeling of detachment. | M | 46 | 10 months | 4/26/2007 | 4 | Hypertension | I take 3 medications for hypertension. Maxzide 75/50mg, Diovan 160mg and Norvasc 10mg. It took my nephrologist 3 years to get this combination right. It works, so what little side effects I have is worth it. Just a little leg swelling if I stand too long and occassional fatigue (that could be from just getting older). | F | 57 | 4 years | 3/18/2007 | 4 | Raynaud's - severe | Nightmares, vivid dreams. Tired for the first week or so. | Taking half a 5mg pill daily during winter season only (start with a quarter pill for a day or two then half), along with topical nitroglycerin cream for fingers and toes (and lots of non-med adjustments such as blanket over legs while sitting at home, electric mattress pad to heat bed, spa socks while sleeping). Not a perfect solution; however better than alternatives tried, including Plendil. | F | 53 | 3 years | 1/9/2007 | 4 | high bp | I have noticed others talking about the spots on their legs, sock high that looks like dirt. I too have that. have been on Norvasc 10 mg for several years, Avapro 300 for 5 plus and coreg 6.25 twice a day since feb 06. i finally stopped drinking in sept and stopped smoking the 18th of november. bp is 120ish / 74ish most all the times, even after walking and then taking bp immediately, heart rate 65 usually. I do have stomach pains and bloating, weight sticking about 207lbs, cant shake it, abdominal ct last month came back clear, so, one of the meds is causing the bloating, but mainly started when i quit smoking. damn nicotene | your email comments are welcome | M | 48 | 2 years | 12/16/2006 | 4 | hbp | I am not sure if Norvasc or other meds cause this, but I have a lot of digestive problems. | It lowered my blood pressure. | F | 63 | 3 years | 8/22/2006 | 4 | Hypertension | Damn bad constipation. | Asked physician to switch to another med, but was told to drink more water and use Metamucil three times a day. Yeeech! | M | 55 | 30 days | 8/2/2006 | 4 | High blood pressure | Low energy level, poor sexual performance, dry mouth, un-refreshing night sleep. | Twice a day Norvasc (10 mg) normalized my blood pressure that previously was incompletely controlled by a combination of Coreg and Benicar. Now the three drugs do the job. However, there are sexual side effects: difficulties with erection that can be taken care of by using Viagra. But in this case there is a problem reaching orgasm as there appears to be a partial loss of sensation in penis and ejaculate volume decrease. | M | 54 | 60 days | 7/27/2006 | 4 | elevated BP (125/93) | sometimes sharp pains in the arm or leg but this does not happen often; initially I had some fatigue, but not now | works well, BP is now normal averaging 120/80; I've also made some lifestyle changes, too | F | 34 | 2 months | 6/29/2006 | 4 | Hypertension 180/120, Chest pains | For the first few days felt little week immedietly after taking the medication(NORVASC 5 mg).Some times get swelling in one ankle, both the ankles(but I am not sure if I had this b4 and did not notice till I am on medication). Got used to the medication now, have n't seen any side effects so far... | My on and off chest pain has totally stopped. I am taking this medicine in conjunction with HCTZ 25mg(direutic). Now the BP is around 150/90. For me NORVASC 5mg might not have had a drastic effect on the Hypertension but releived me of the bad chest pain and head aches that used to happen on and off before taking the medication. My condition: 28/ Male/ Not obese/ very active - Went to Dr. with on and off chest pain that was bothering me a lot, Dr found - very HBP 180/120 !!!, took blood test and urine test and found nephrotic syndrome-[(foamy urine because of very high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria); low levels of protein in the blood; swelling(puffiness around the eyes,, characteristically in the morning), especially around the eyes, feet, and hands,; and high cholesterol]. I am going to doctor to find the root cause of all these things(like Renal related problems etc.). F | M | 28 | 7 weeks | 6/6/2006 | 4 | high blood pressure | swelling in legs/ankles/feet and hands, and some dizziness. hopefully this is just an adjustment period! | has worked wonders for my bp.. i'm averaging 115/80 | F | 38 | 5 weeks | 5/17/2006 | 4 | Beyond 2.5 milligram I get swelling in the feet | M | 74 | 5 years | 2/8/2006 | 4 | high blood pressure | The longer I take this drug, the worse I have swelling of feet and ankles. I have had several bouts of vertigo in the six months, low libido, dry, dry skin and weight gain. I will continue with this drug because I have such a hard time finding a drug I can tolerate. | Take 10mg along with 12.5mg toprol daily. | F | 58 | 32 months | 1/3/2006 | 4 | high blood pressure | When I first began norvasc in 2004 I had a sensation of my face and feet feeling hot and they would turn bright red. That symtom is felt only ocasionally now.I have slight swelling in the ankles on a daily basis and I monitor this condition so it does not worsen and very rarely a little dizzyness. | I have excellent colesterol, excellent weight and I'm very fit. Befor taking norvasc I got to the point where I did not go out alone in public for fear of fainting. I thought I had low blood sugar I had dizzyness, faintness, I would wake up with the room spining feeling so sick I would throw up I had heart palpatations all the time even as a kid, so I thought that was normal norvasc has changed my life I have none of the symtoms and yes it makes me a little tired but it is worth it to feel so dam good. | F | 40 | 16 months | 12/31/2005 | 4 | Hypertension | Was borderline, doctor put me on Norvasc 5mg about a year ago, it is the only prescription medication I am taking. It seemed to lower my stats. Stopped taking it for a week than went back to it. Ever since been experiencing ringing in my ears and vivid dreams, little sleep. I didn't have this before. | M | 61 | 1.5 years | 12/12/2005 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | None | I take it in combination with Benicar. | M | 65 | 1 years | 11/15/2005 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | None so far, kinda researching into possible one now. | 21 | 3 weeks | 5/10/2005 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Was originally on 5MG prescribed by my cardiologist and had no problems at all, blood pressure was around 140/75 in Doc's office, my Family Doc. changed me to 10MG. Within 6 weeks had swollen ankles and back aches. Cardiologist changed me back to 5MG today. | Overall seems to be controlling BP at Doc's office usually 140/75 at home around 120/70. Hope the lower dosage stops the other problems. | M | 55 | 8 days | 4/8/2005 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Was originally on 5MG prescribed by my cardiologist and had no problems at all, blood pressure was around 140/75 in Doc's office, my Family Doc. changed me to 10MG. Within 6 weeks had swollen ankles and back aches. Cardiologist changed me back to 5MG today. | Overall seems to be controlling BP at Doc's office usually 140/75 at home around 120/70. Hope the lower dosage stops the other problems. | M | 55 | 8 months | 4/8/2005 | 4 | high blood pressure | At 10mg it caused extreme ankle swelling and numbness in legs. At 5mg I can tolerate it with diuretics, currently using it with Lasics (furosemide) 40mg. No other side effects. | Excellent blood pressure lowering effect but high dose has bad side effects. Currently taking 5mg per day. | M | 53 | 2 years | 3/6/2005 | 4 | hypertension chest pains | unknown - taking other meds they maybe responsible for side effects | Helps angina-like pains. Not as effective now that I have thyroid problems | F | 49 | 6 years | 2/23/2005 |