NORVASC Reviews (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (787 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NORVASC with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NORVASC | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | VERY TIRED ALL THE TIME, LOW SEX DRIVE, IMSOMNIA, UNUSUAL DREAMS AND THOUGHTS, DEPRESSION, SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. NEED TO GET OFF THIS STUFF ASAP | NORVASC LOWERED MY BP SOMEWHAT (135/750), BUT I THINK THAT EXERCISE AND A HEALTHY DIET MIGHT DO THE TRICK. RIGHT NOW I'M NOT VERY HAPPY WITH MY EXPERINCE WITH THIS DRUG. NEED TO TAKE ACTION INMEDIATELY. | M | 37 | 4 months | 8/10/2007 | 1 | HBP | Flushing, weakness in muscle strength in legs and most importantly it promoted extra tissue growth in my gums and who knows where else (can't see most places in my body). I also had plantar facitis/heel spurs and when I finally stopped taking Vioxx and then Celebrex-- I noticed the tissue growth. My periodontist told me about this drug and it's problems. Once I stopped taking Norvasc the tissue inflammation of my gums dissappeared. I do wonder if this med contributed to my foot problems. Sucky med! Twitched to toprol with Tevetan hctz | F | 52 | 2 years | 8/6/2007 | 1 | BP | I became completely depressed; the time I was taking this was, without a doubt, the worst time of my life. | Seriously, if you're on this medication and start feeling extremely depressed, talk to your doctor about switching to another medication. My doctor said that there was no way that Norvasc would be causing such extreme side effects, but there are forums all over the net talking about severe depression associated with this medication. I mean, mine was so bad I thought I'd have to drop out of school and check in somewhere. by no means do these side-effects happen to everyone - it might be the best blood pressure medication for most people, but if you start feeling horrible, mention your own research to your doctor if he says the side effects aren't related. A couple days after I stopped taking this, I felt completely normal again. | M | 22 | 30 days | 7/30/2007 | 3 | Blood Pressure | First week 5 mg lots of energy, actually getting some honey -do's done,then I was back to where I felt before and started to get some stinging pain in my left foot and the Doctors told me it was Gout,uric acid was high but no crystals, didnt lower pressure enough, so I was bumped up to 10mg and about 2 weeks after that My gums broke out in sores and became very inflamed and bleeding, fever, and sore glands under jawbone, doctor said it might be trench mouth..I went to the orthodontist and after rinsing with hydrogen peroxide and antibiotics he could finally get into my mouth, I was told it was due to stress..(maybe why I have high blood pressure to begin with)anyway foot has same problem off and on, very painful in the tendon and heel. symptoms very close to gout.. this drug has increased hard ons in stamina and size, the wife said "double the dosage" that and my blood pressure is lower seem to be the good effects of it. just thought I would share this in case somebody else | M | 42 | 7 months | 7/24/2007 | 3 | high blood pressure (mild) | tingling in legs; burning or heat flashes in legs and feet; tiredness in legs; feeling that somehow not enough energy getting to legs. | I have tried this drug for about 40 days; it is very effective in short time (hours). It consistently has kept my bp at or below "normal" 120/80; taking at night helped a bit (energy) more than in morning; started at 10mg, went down to 5mg -- that helped too. The tradeoff of better bp readings vs. reduced motivation, energy and strength to be physically active (most noticable when trying to run, do yoga, etc.) is a bit high for me as I don't feel as fit though I have felt more relaxed. If other alternatives don't work out I would consider going back to this if I had to. | M | 50 | 40 days | 7/20/2007 | 1 | BP | Rapid Weight gain over two months, terrible gas, leopard spots on my ankles and feet, chest pains and shortness of breadth. I also have had insomnia. When I do fall asleep, I sometimes wake up gasping for air. | Symptons began occurring 1 1/2 years after taking Norvasc. It was not an immediate onset. | M | 42 | 1.5 years | 7/10/2007 | 4 | Hypertension | regaining lost weight | 6 weeks ago my blood pressure rose to 260/180 and I was admitted to CCU for observation. After a number of meds, I am currently on Caduet (10/40 Norvasc and Lipitor), 320 Diovan and 50 HCTZ since Friday. My BP is at about 150/95 and I feel good but I am hoping to get it down further and stop regaining weight. | M | 50 | 16 days | 7/9/2007 | 4 | high blood pressure, RSD | headaches, lightheadedness, constant erections | My pressure actually dropped too much making me very sluggish and confused. Lower dose resolved that. Helps with circulation for RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy). Spontaneous erections throughout the day, much more sensitive to touch down there. | M | 40 | 4 months | 6/30/2007 | 3 | High Blood Pressure | The med. was ok. I had really had bad leg cramps. I felt like I was going to lose my mind at some points. At times my hold body use to hurt.I drank O.J. to get rid of the pain it worked. The side effects went away after 2 months. I just stop the med for one reason. I found something where saying about Novasc (C.C.B.) and Metoprolol (B.B.) can cause heart failure when the to drugs are combine together. They are used to treat heart failure but the drugs are not suppose to be mixed to use. That's the only reason. I wasn't giving Metoprolol up. That's a good med. | Norvasc is good, some side effects make you feel bad,but it will clear up in some cases. Also when I told my doc. about the sistuation. She got mad and tell me to find another doc. I think she wanted to kill me...Or just thought I was plain stupid. Guys if you don't look into your med.s these doctors give you,you will never know what could hurt you. | F | 23 | 2 months | 6/30/2007 | 1 | HBP | Dizziness, fogginess, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, weakness | I experienced terrible side effects with this medication. I felt like my body was fighting with the drug to maintain a constant BP. I went to my GP and he switched me to Benicar which seemed to eliminate the problems. | M | 42 | 6 months | 6/24/2007 | 2 | hbp | extreme fatigue,loss of sex drive,muscle loss | to many side effects to list | M | 45 | 10 years | 6/11/2007 | 2 | hbp | extreme fatigue,loss of sex drive,muscle loss | M | 45 | 10 years | 6/11/2007 | 5 | Prescribed by my cardiologist | none | M | 63 | 2 days | 6/8/2007 | 1 | HBP | Had exteme BP 194/150 put on 10 mg Norvasc and 50mg TropolXL. So fatigued, I am afraid to drive. Night sweats, swelling in ankles and feet. Weight gain and lowered sex drive. Would never recommend this drug to anyone. Will be discussing other options with my Prime Care Provider next appointment. | F | 54 | 8 months | 6/5/2007 | 1 | hypertension | dizzines, headaches, dry mouth, chest pain | I am never ever going to take this again! I am switching back to Lotrel. | F | 40 | 4 days | 6/5/2007 | 3 | HBP | Not on long enough to know at this point. | F | 71 | 4 months | 5/27/2007 | 2 | Hypertension | I have experienced an alarming weight gain in the two months I have been taking Norvasc, as well as a rash on my hands and feet, and muscle pain accompanied by extreme fatigue. I have noticed vision changes and headaches as well as upset stomach and digestive cramping. All in all this med makes me feel TERRIBLE! | Ironically, Norvasc is the only drug that has significantly lowered my BP, which has reached as high as 230/124 at its worst. Although results are not consistent, Norvasc will sometimes lower my BP to the 125/80 range. 150/90 would be the more common average. Unfortunately, these benefits are countered by the most appalling side effects. I cannot continue taking this med, regardless of what my Internist may say. | M | 60 | 120 days | 5/25/2007 | 1 | hypertension | Slow and irregular pulse, muscle pain and tiredness. | Got to stop taking this stuff. | M | 57 | 90 days | 5/25/2007 | 1 | Mild High Blood Pressure | Norvasc caused Right Channel Block as seen on EKG. | All Calcium Channel Blockers can cause Heart Blocks, in my case a Right Channel Block, which is the inability of that that portion of your heart to conduct electrical impulses. | M | 63 | 7 years | 5/21/2007 | 5 | 200/100 w/panic attacks | some sleepiness, could be related to prozac and klonopin too | You people with edema (swelling)problems, do you take a fluid pill? I take Lotrel 10/40. It has 10mg Norvasc. I also take 25mg hydrochlorothyazide and a baby aspirin every day. If I skip a day of HCTZ my joints get stiff and I gain weight. You all need to be on a fluid pill as part of your hypertension regimen. It is vital, and if your doctor doesn't give you one, he is incompetent. I went from an emergency room panic attack w/ BP at 200/100 to tonight's 116/61. I also lost 30 pounds. I may need to lower my dose soon due to all the weight loss. DO NOT TAKE BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE WITHOUT A FLUID PILL! A FLUID PILL ALONE CAN LOWER YOUR BP | M | 27 | 7 months | 5/20/2007 |