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 BP | Sexual side effects. I've never had an issue with erection and Norvasc did effect me. Nothing is stated in the info from the pharmacy or MD. So after one week, I called doc and got off the Norvasc. | This controlled my pressure, but I still enjoy sex very much and this is not an option. Life is too short. | M | 44 | 7 days | 4/30/2006 | 3 | Prinzmetal's angina | Extreme swelling (3plus pitting edema) in legs, ankles and feet. Very slight rash from knees down. Absolutely miserable after 1 week of taking med. | I stopped the norvasc completely, even though I know I need it for the angina. The swelling subsided. My Dr. had started me on 10 mg. intially, I think that was one of the problems...dosage way to high. I've tried cutting the pills in fours and am taking 2.5 with no side effects and no angina. I will try to increase it to 5mg. All in all this is a very good medicine, but if you experience the side effects it's not the one for you or needs some major readjusting. | F | 56 | 3 weeks | 4/12/2006 | 3 | Chronic headaches, escalating HBP | I have been sleeping lighter, shorter hours, though still feel rested in the morning. I now wake up about 3 x a night to micturate. Never used to do that. Also tachycardia, resting pulse 100+. | Headaches have almost dissappeared, and blood pressure down from 177/110 to about 150/100. My dosage will be increased from 5mg a day to 10mg a day as of tomorrow because last weekend headaches started coming back. As a side note, I'm also on 8mg of reboxetine and 10 mg of methylphenidate. Work is stressful yet not much activity involved. | M | 44 | 6 months | 4/12/2006 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Extreme anxiety - after a week on this medicine my BP soared, and I though I was going to die of a heart attack. Was taken off and put on a diuretic, and symptoms went away in 24 hours, BP normal. | M | 47 | 7 days | 4/5/2006 | 1 | BP | Dizziness, drop in blood pressure, chest pressure. Got off the medication and still have these symtoms. | F | | 3/20/2006 | 3 | blood pressure | constipation | not as effective as a diuretic | M | 55 | 3 months | 3/14/2006 | 2 | high blood pressure | constipation, urine retention, kidney pain/pressure, heartburn, high resting heartrate (97 reclining) bleeding gums, swollen ankles and feet, bloating, no reduction in blood pressure. | Would never try again!!! | F | 53 | 35 days | 3/10/2006 | 1 | high blood pressure | I experienced some of the most hoffific side effects of any medication i have taken. I had pain in my shoulders extending down into my hands. pain in my legs and lower extremities/ impaired memory/ insomnia and very ill feeling all over my body. This drug is terrible. | I do believe this drug should be taken off the market. It is a very deceptive drug because when you first start it seems to work very well until it becomes saturated in your body and then whamo it puts the screws to you. The pains in your body is horrible. | M | 68 | 3 days | 3/2/2006 | 3 | chilblains | Uncontrollable itching! It's awful. | F | 49 | 2 months | 2/26/2006 | 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 | 4 | Beyond 2.5 milligram I get swelling in the feet | M | 74 | 5 years | 2/8/2006 | 2 | besilato de anilodipino | swollen ankles and feet, fatigue, low libido, depression | this is the second time a calcium channel blocker is prescribed for my HBP. It didnīt work before either. | M | 70 | 2 months | 1/31/2006 | 3 | High Blood Pressure | Worked great on the blood pressure but found out that common side effect is male infertility. Having to quit it if I am going to be a Dad according to fertility specialist. | M | 41 | 3 years | 1/20/2006 | 3 | Hypertension | I started taking Norvasc after switching from Altace (an Ace inhibitor) because it was causing persistent coughing. I have been on Norvasc for a week. I have only felt flushing in my face so far and none of the other side effects. | Norvasc at 2.5 mg may be too low a dose for me. I am monitoring my bp and it's been high the initial few days 150-160/100-110, but seems to have dropped to 140/90-100. Will continue monitoring to see if I need to up the dosage. | F | 41 | 1 weeks | 1/10/2006 | 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 | 2 | heart spasm/possible MI | extreme fatigue, sore, stiff joints especially in fingers, knees and ankles, feeling of depression, strange feelings in chest(palpitations) | Am going to find a different doc, this medication is making me feel awful. Did not have hypertension before being presribed Norvasc, now BP is 90/60. Ny average BP before starting was 120/70. Cardiologist put me on LIpitor, 325 mg aspirin, Plavix and the Norvasc. Never took Lipitor, went off Plavix due to EXTREME bruising and tenderness in skin, went down to baby aspirin, and now will find new doctor to talk to about medication. I have two small children and can barely function especially in the morning. Feel like I was run over by a Mach truck every morning I wake up. I know it is the Norvasc since the only other med I am taking is the 81 mg of aspirin. | F | 33 | 2 months | 12/24/2005 | 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 |