NORVASC Reviews (AMLODIPINE BESYLATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (787 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NORVASC with similar:
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| 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 | 1 | blood presure to high ! | pounding headaches-back pains-body aches- itching on arms only-congested lungs-coughing-running nose- blushing of face-legs acheing!lots of Gas trapped. stomach bloating and sick feeling puke feeling! dizzyness on and off! yuck drug! | this drug was mixed with Toprol xl 200mg -5mg norvasc ugg!!! according to good drugs bad drugs! this is a No No to mix a beta blocker with any cal channel blocker!effects- heart failure- or chest pains (angina) back pains body aches! pounding headaches so on...I cant belive a licenced Doctor would try this on me! Im a fricken Lab Rat ! but not no more! found a Natural doctor -heading to a diffrent life style asap! the Hmo and ppo systems are distoryed and broken ! iv fought this for over 18 years now! iv had enough already! | M | 53 | 4 days | 12/13/2006 | 2 | to control BP | After years on Norvasc, BP started to increase. Dr changed med to Dynacirc. On Dynacirc for 2 weeks without any improvement, but then developed sever sholder and hip joint, and lower back muscle, pain. Could not sleep without pain. Stopped Dynacirc and back to Norvasc. BP was high and eratic for a few days, but the joint and muscle pain seemed to go away within 6-8 hours of ceasing Dynacirc. However now 1 week later with my Norvasc, I now have the return of the joint and muscle pain. Strange that I never had this pain with Norvasc. Seems as though the Dynacirc sensitized my body to whatever the chemical is in these calcium channel blockers, and now even the old Norvasc is causing the pains. Another symptom that I have with Norvasc is periphereal obrbital edema - a horizontal sack of fluid about 1/4 inch thick and 1 inch long has developed under my left eye socket. Asked the Dr many times about this, but he never told me what it was. Never had this until I had started on Norv | On Norvasc for years. Dr prescribed Dynacirc in October 2006, and took about a month before pain began. Stopped Dynacirc about 1 1/2 weeks ago, and returned to Norvasc. Joint and muscle pain ceaased temporarily, but have returned. Stopped taking all meds about three days ago. BP is eratic and higher than I'd like it to be, but I don't want the pain. Hopefully the Dr can prescribe something that will work for me without this painful side effect. | M | 65 | | 12/8/2006 | 3 | Blood Pressure | Leapord Spots right above my ankles? Help ?????? | does any one have spots on the ankles and up about sock high on there legs? almost look like dirt on your legs and do you know if its from norvasc? | M | 47 | 7 years | 12/6/2006 | 1 | Hypertension | Many side effects. The worse would be bilateral leg numbness which turned to pain that has now left me with Right sided foot drop that's most likely permanent and severe Left leg pain. | Saw many Doctors who told me these were not side effects of Norvasc, but couldn't find any other cause. I discontinued Norvasc Against Medical Advice. So many Doctors will not admit the horrible side efffects of this medication. Shame on this drug company, Shame on these Doctors covering up these side effects!!!!! | F | 50 | 5 days | 12/4/2006 | 5 | Hypertension | Been taking it for 1 year now 2.5mg and bp is at constant. First 6 mos was great now side effects are more prominent. Slight dizzyness when I get up, mild fatgue and head ache sensations. I also lost 30lbs but I'm anxious to loose more and get out of the pill. | My doctor says my high bp was carried over after I gave birth. I'm only 32 and worried nuts over future. I want to live longer but excercise is quite difficult to do since I have disability. Lean cuisine worked well in weight loss but watch out for the sodium. Please email me for any tricks n' tips at [email protected] | F | 32 | 1 years | 12/3/2006 | 3 | mild hypertension & migraines | Initially 10 mg at night caused nightmares. Switched to day. Still felt tired, severe psychomotor retardation (slow thought), flushing and leg cramps at night. Reduced to 5 mg: tiredness & slow thought mostly disappeared. Over years, flushing and cramps increased and occurred during workouts. Finally dropped to 2.5 mg. at age 52. Tiredness, cramps and flushing slowly increasing again. | Sarted Norvasc at 46 years old. At 10 mg, my food related migraines diappeared & BP well controlled. At 5 mg, migraines only attenuated& BP controlled. At 2.5 mg, migraines not even attenuated & BP only partially controlled. Want to discontinue Norvasc as flushing and cramps becoming intolerable. | M | 55 | 9 years | 11/18/2006 | 1 | high blood pressure | Irregular heart beat, extreme muscle weakness | My family doctor, another doctor whom I consulted for a second opinion and doctors at emergency dept. of hospital (hospitalized for palpitations) all said it could not be the norvasc. Yet my pharmacist says these are common symptoms of the drug. I did all kinds of tests related to heart and nothing was found. I lost my job of 7 years (which has no benefits) as I have not been able to work for 3 months due to extreme weakness. My blood pressure finally went down, but I don't know if it is worth it | F | 60 | 4 months | 11/18/2006 | 2 | hypertension | Have had hypertension since I was 35 and have experienced a lot of stress for many, many years. Also, hypertension runs in my family. I had been taking 10mgs Norvasc for 3 months when I started getting this reddish, pin point rash from mid calf down to the tops of both feet. The rash will turn to a brownish color like freckles in a couple of days. Found out from a dermatologist that this rash is called, Schamburgs purpura and could be a side effect of the drug. This drug can thin your blood and also can cause gum disease. I have to brush my teeth gently or end up with bleeding gums. Also, I am tired everyday and feel unmotivated making myself do the housework etc. | I also get swelling of my ankles and feet if I take the 10 mgs so I have cut the dosage to 5 mgs. Lately, I've been having palpitations which scare me and make my anxiety disorder worse. I wouldn't recommend this drug to anyone and wonder how the drug company can market such a drug. BEWARE! Do your research on the internet before agreeing to taking this. | F | 54 | 4 years | 10/29/2006 | 3 | hypertension | Have been on 10 mg/day for about 6 weeks. Have had good BP results -- went from 140/92 to 117/64 average in a few weeks, but have felt some dizziness, chest pressure and cramps which seem to be getting more frequent. Making me uncomfortable enough to ask doc to reduce to 5mg/day which I hope will help. Lost about 30 lbs in the past six weeks and have upped exercise so am wondering if the combination is putting too much stress on my system. Would eventually like to get off the drug....do take 1 mg lorazepam when symptoms cause me to stress. Seems to help some but do not like taking more than 1 every 3 days or so. | M | 42 | 6 weeks | 10/19/2006 | 3 | high blood pressure | Constant joint pain especially in the lower back; could barely walk or get out of bed some mornings, needed help putting on shoes and socks, weight gain, lowered sex drive | it lowered my bp but caused an array of other problems, would not recommend this drug to others; I have discontinued using this medication to see if my condition improves | M | 43 | 1.5 years | 10/17/2006 | 5 | high blood pressure | brown leopard spots on lower legs and feet and occasional swelling of calves and ankles. | The military pharmacy took Norvasc off the formulary and suggested I use Plendil in its place. Worse mistake I ever made. I've used Norvasc 10 years and had occasional swelling in my legs when I didn't drink enough water or sat in a chair that cut off circulation. The leopard spots are just annoying. I've been on Plendil for 4 months and have palpatations of my heart, tightness in my chest, vertigo, nausea, and a slight headache. Tomorrow I'm calling my doctor to put me back on Norvasc. | F | 68 | 10 years | 10/12/2006 | 1 | Hypertension | I had severe swelling of the ankles (ankles rolled over socks)& fat toes. I also had a horrible case of acne on my cheeks. In addition I have noticed lots of hair loss/thinning. When my doctor started me on this med, he stated this is the most potent of BP medicines out there. Would not recommend b/c too many others on the market.. | F | 23 | 9 months | 10/4/2006 | 1 | Genetic Hypertension (212/130) | I had severe swelling of the ankles (ankles rolled over socks)& fat toes. I also had a horrible case of acne on my cheeks. In addition I have noticed lots of hair loss/thinning. When my doctor started me on this med, he stated this is the most potent of BP medicines out there. Would not recommend b/c too many others on the market.. | F | 23 | 9 months | 10/4/2006 | 1 | Hypertension | Palpatations, strange feeling in my chest; feels like small spasms, depression, anxiety, increase in AFIB. | Works fine to lower BP; side effects are driving me crazy. | M | 45 | 5 months | 9/27/2006 | 1 | high bp | Headache,flushing,buring behind eyes, swollen throat,sensative to sunlight, rapid heartbeat,shortness of breath,dizziness. | This is the worst medication I have ever taken.I would not recomend it to anybody. | M | 40 | 5 days | 9/24/2006 | 5 | hypertension | None - its great I don't even notice it. | When I first started taking it I could tell if I missed a week because I had a little more energy. Now I workout and that isn't true. I've been on it about 15 years. I take 5mg a day and with working out my bp is 118/82. I've been hypertensive since I was 21 years old. | F | 50 | 15 years | 9/16/2006 | 3 | Hpertension | leg, feet, and ankle swelling | Good drug, but had to get off it because of the side effects | F | 53 | 2 months | 9/5/2006 | 3 | Raynoads Disease | Light headed at first, slight drowsiness | I am taking this for raynoads, not high blood pressure and in return, my blood pressure sits around 80/58 or lower. I've adjusted to this low blood pressure but at first it was hard to deal with. My hand still is constantly cold, and still hurts when the A/C is on in my car. I will see how it works in the winter time. on 10mg at night | M | 21 | 10 days | 9/3/2006 | 3 | blood presrure | | 8/24/2006 |