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 |
| 1 | Blood Pressure | Brain fog, tired , lethargy , muscle cramps, muscle spasms , aches . Feeling off all the time and can't concentrate . Angry , depressed and frustrated. Lost appetite. | My first side effects were the muscle pains , aches and spasms . I told my dr of course they said it was stress. Some symptoms have stopped but i'm still tired and have brain fog . It's changed my life and I was fine before I have no energy . I stopped taking the pill over 30 days ago and still having issues . | F | 42 | 24 days 5 mg 1X day | 12/14/2020 | 5 | High blood pressure | Tiredness | F | 65 | 10 years 10mg 1X day | 11/27/2020 | 1 | High blood pressure only | Terrible tinnitus ,toes twitch , lethargy, weakness in muscles, terrible dizziness, red rash on face. | Not a good drug too many intolerable side effects feel like a zombie | F | 78 | 2 weeks 5 1X day | 11/19/2020 | 1 | Hypertension | Been having anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia and irritability for many months. In the last week, increasing leg cramps, rash on back, welted rash on legs, tingling and numbness around mouth. Itching, uncontrolled body tremors. Seen by doctor today. Stopping Norvasc. Horrible drug. Has caused a lot of harm for myself and loved ones for too long. | M | 56 | 1 years 10 1X day | 11/14/2020 | 1 | High blood pressure | No swelling as some have experienced, but, horrible muscle weekness/pain/cramps. I'm a janitor and have to take ibuprofen (which you shouldn't because it can spiked blood pressure) or I can't do my job. Decided to go off of norvasc, hope it helps. I am also on diovan hct for high blood pressure. | F | 48 | 2 days 5mg 1X day | 11/7/2020 | 1 | Hypertension | I had been prescribed amlodipine in December for borderline hypertension. A few weeks after commencing this drug I felt what I can only describe as a heaviness in my leg. Never related it to the drug. I was always a very active person, walked daily and ended up having two falls, one 3 months after starting and one 6 months after. My mobility has just got worse. I can only walk a short distance now until my leg begins to feel heavy and I've no control over it. I've been for MRI and extensive heart tests which all came back fine. After doing my research I do believe it is this drug that is the cause of my problem. I am now off it 2 months, however feel no better. Can anyone tell me do these symptoms persist/get worse, or is there a chance I will improve after being off it a bit longer? | F | 65 | 10 months 20 1X day | 11/4/2020 | 1 | HBP | Extreme fatigue, nervousness, depression and bouts of fear and crying I was a very active person ,now I have lost desire to challenge myself ,I am not the same person I was before taking this med ,I cannot function normally, I take candarsaten 8 mg 2x and 5mg of bystolic in the a.m something has got to give and I believe Norvasc has to go | I dont recommend this drug to many side effects | M | 75 | 3 weeks 5 1X day | 10/25/2020 | 1 | BP in context of very low heart rate | Extremely swollen legs from knees to toes after only three days... tingling, throbbing, burning sensation combined with sensation of freezing and numbness; shooting pain and cramps at times, feel very heavy. Great difficulty walking and impossible to wear compression stocking and regular footwear. Very difficult to sleep at night. I stopped Norvasc two weeks ago and situation has not improved so I'm worried it will be permanent. I would be very greatful for any info on how I could possibly improve my situation. | Based on my experience and the numerous negative reviews, this medication and its terrible side effects should be formally investigated. My vote would certainly be to take it off the market. | F | 71 | 3 days 5mg 1X day | 10/15/2020 | 1 | Blood Pressure | Makes me extremely tired, also dizziness, don't feel like doing anything, have to push myself, short walks and I get out of breath, weakness in arms and legs | Wouldn't recommend I have spoke with my Doctor about these effects, he increased it to 10 mg. Also said to take it at night. Don't know I believe I need a different medication and a second opinion | F | 72 | 1 days 5 MG 1X day | 10/6/2020 | 1 | High BP | Extreme fatigue, severe depression, chest discomfort, severe swelling in legs, feet, and face. Extreme weight gain, 60 pounds in 11 months. Extreme itching, tingling, and numbness. | Been off this med for 2 weeks and feel 100% better. Also lost 8 lbs and physically look healthier. Norvasc is a HORRIBLE medication. | F | 35 | 11 months 10mg 1X day | 10/3/2020 | 1 | Blood pressure | Extreme anxiety, hot flushes, chest pains, spasms, eye infection and bad insomnia, terrible feeling | Needs to come off market | F | 54 | 30 days 5mg 1X day | 9/29/2020 | 1 | High blood pressure | This is the strangest medication I have ever taken. Symptoms came one right after another over a period of nearly 2 years. Feet and ankles swollen with days of starting drug. That stopped after a couple of weeks. Next was intense itching of feet and scalp. Not bad enough to make me stop since my BP was under control. Then severe shortness of breath with exertion. I have walked 7 or 8 miles per day for many years. Shortness of breath forced me to stop that exercise. Had a chest CT scan....negative. Next was constant fatigue for days on end. Could sleep 8 hours and still had no energy or interest to do anything. Extreme anxiety and nervousness followed that. Feeling of pending doom. Finally the last couple of months developed right flank pain. Had kidney ultrasound....negative. Finally bloating and constant nausea. Had abdominal MRI....negative. Doctor switched me to a different drug. After 2 days feel better already. My advice is be very cautious with this med. It turned my life upside down | M | 66 | 20 months 10 mg 1X day | 9/28/2020 | 2 | High blood pressure | I take this medication at night. Have trouble falling and staying asleep because of extreme muscle pains in legs and thighs. | Also noticed darker brownish skin colour from my calves down to my ankles. | F | 72 | 7 years 10mg 1X day | 9/8/2020 | 1 | High blood pressure | Got very tired and fatigued, muscle ache and weakness in both legs and arms. I went to ER as a result of the weakness, did not know what was happening to me. Also had insomnia, could not sleep, depression and anxiety, along with night sweats. It did lower my blood pressure, but had to stop taking it. | The medication worked, but too many side effects. | F | 71 | 34 days 10MG 1X day | 9/2/2020 | 1 | Heart Chamber Pressure Too High | Muscle Pain, fatigue, nausea on 5mg for one year. Doctor increased to 10mg and extreme body pain from head to toe, could hardly walk. Doctor decreased to 5mg and continued with initial symptoms. I suspected amlodipine causing symptoms, asked for a change in med. Within days, minimal pain, more energy. | I wonder if calcium channel blockers may cause adverse reaction in people with history of hyperparathyroidism like me. I had surgery for one enlarged gland in the past. | 69 | 2 years 5mg 1X day | 8/29/2020 | 5 | High Blood Pressure | I had dizziness, vertigo,double vision,blurred vision,balance problems have to use walker, anxiety, can't sleep,angry, | went off norvasc 6 days ago still having few side effects when will this end .I heard could take couple of weeks for me to feel normal. | M | 70 | 3 months 2.5mg 1X day | 8/25/2020 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Had severe side effects dizziness, vertigo, anxiety, anger, balance, have to use walker, can't sleep,tingling in my hand and arm. | M | 70 | 3 months 2.5mg 1X day | 8/25/2020 | 1 | High blood pressure | Edema lower legs and feet, foot pain so intense unable to walk. Extreme fatigue and shortness of breath, hair falling out and extremely flaky scalp and ears. Weight gain. Unable to continue working. Blood pressure dropping to like 60 over 40. It has pretty much destroyed my life. It's going to be a long road to get back my health, if I can recover. | It took 6 yrs to figure out it was this medication. | F | 59 | 6 years 5mg 1X day | 8/15/2020 | 1 | High blood pressure | At first only side effect was swelling of feet. That only lasted for a few months. Now have extreme fatigue every day. Can sleep for 8 house a night but still have absolutely no energy. Shortness of breath on exertion. Have walked 6 to 8 miles per day for 15 yrs. Now gasping for air after 10 minutes. Also have terrible itching of feet and scalp. Cut dosage in half to 5 my per day. Itching better but fatigue continues. It does lower bp but at terrible cost. | M | 66 | 18 months 10 mg 1X day | 8/1/2020 | 2 | High blood pressure | My legs have extreme edima along with my left upper arm. Horrible leg pain and my legs felt so heavy! Like I couldn't lift my left leg. I have experienced the rapid heart beat and severe anxiety but I didn't know it was the norvasc. I stopped taking it. I don't know what my BP is now but what can be worse than the excruciating leg pain? Will I ever get rid all the peripheral edema?!? Hope someone out there can give me some guidance. Also I am a diabetic. | Extreme leg pain with edema and anxiety. | F | 67 | 2 years 10 | 7/1/2020 |