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 |
| 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 | 3 | high blood pressure | Extreme fatigue | I’ve noticed a drastic decline in energy levels. It’s definitely reduced my blood pressure, but I’m tired all the time. | F | 24 | 3 weeks | 8/23/2006 | 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 | 3 | high blood pressure | swolen legs and ankles very dry skin from knees to toes some vertigo in the morning swolen face and hands and after taking 5 mg for 15 years there is no more powder in the gone for long long time... beleive me ! | taking 5 mg for 15 years help somehow but never realy control my blood pressure, when i'm made or stress out; exemple when i go to see my doctor for a check upmy b/p jump to 197/120 because of the white coat syndrom .i also take once a day 37.5 mg of triamsterin to control the water in my legs and ankles after moving my new doctor put me on 10 mg. now my legs an ankles are swolen even more , unless i'm very actif ; but at 68 with a broken back and a broken achilles tendon you fly low....so whath is the next move??? AND TRY TO REPAIR the unrepairable libido DAMAGED ! sure " VIAGRA " NO THANK ,S because what will i will have to take to repair the damage done by viagra ? | M | 68 | 15 years | 8/16/2006 | 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 | 2 | High Blood Pressure | Severe muscle and joint pain for years--with 5mg dose. No reason found for extreme body pain--pain meds would not touch the pain. Dr. INCREASED dose to 10 mg early April, 06. Left foot swollen within 2 days--had ultrasound on left leg due to foot and leg swelling--Nothing found!!! Has been swollen for almost 4 months with no relief. | Evil side effects!! Reduced to 5 mg.--no improvement. Invested in Craftmatic bed with extras to hopefully get relief. Dr. increased Norvasc to 10 mg June 29, 2006---on July 3rd I had to buy a lift chair--unable to get up by myself from chair or bathroom stool. I DECREASED the dose to 5mg--then 2.5mg for 3 days--then stopped it totally--swelling in foot and leg is gone. BP went up a bit again--now taking 2.5mg till I can see my Dr. I believe I would have been totally disabled in the very near future if I had not gotten off the Norvasc. There was NO explanation for my extreme body pain that pain meds would not touch. On July 3rd I had to have a steriod shot for my pain. I am looking for a Natural source I can take to lower my blood pressure. Can't believe I have suffered this long with none of the Dr's. suspecting Norvasc. I hope I can return to a normal way of living and enjoying things I have missed for so long. | F | 7 years | 7/12/2006 | 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 |