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 |
| 5 | high blood pressure | No side effects | Worked well | M | 62 | 10 years | 2/13/2005 | 3 | high blood pressure | twinging muscles, odd calf and foo pains on awaking | It did bring systolic from 185 to 135, like a charm. I was on Tricor too, but foot/arch pain was too much waking up. Dropped the Tricor and arch pain gor better. But 3 weeks into no-tricor period, weird spot-spasms are happening in arms, legs, chest. Doctor says just a coincidence. I am scared and want a doc to try me on diuretics instead. Maybe I can try half-dose. I researched this hard, and don't think the little spasms and pains are a coincidence..gave blood for muscle enzyme tests and mineral/b12/foloate test today.. | M | 45 | 3 months | 2/10/2005 | 3 | hbp | update:: severe back pain, insomia and severe constipation | not for active ppl..if you exercise not a good bp med imho | F | 52 | 7 weeks | 2/4/2005 | 3 | hypertension | first few days there were no side effects but after about 5 days on the drug I began to feel tired, fatigued, drowsy, light-headed and dizzy all the time. I, also, developed heart palpitations which I had not had before being on norvasc. Overall, it did lower my blood pressure by a few points but eating several cloves of fresh garlic daily in addition to taking it improved the effectiveness of norvasc. | I'm not sure that the side effects of this drug, in particular, the fatigue and dizziness which I experience all day long every day is worth my taking norvasc. Although it seems to be more effective than other bp medications I've taken, this drug, like some of the others, interferes with my work and my life. I have problems concentrating and thinking on this medication. | F | 43 | 7 days | 2/2/2005 | 2 | hypertension | severe bruising and edema | did not lower my blood pressure. One hit to my shin produced excessive (whole lower leg) bruising and edema | M | 41 | 3 weeks | 1/24/2005 | 3 | hb pressure | chest pain, headaches and weight gain | F | 52 | 3 weeks | 1/23/2005 | 4 | 160/100 | Some perspiring in bed. Ankles slightly swollen. | I am an ex-heavy smoker (quit 8 years back), which no doubt explains my hbp. I am located in the UK where amlodipine besylate is tradenamed 'Istin' - so same as Norvasc I presume. Dr tried 5mg first but little improvement, so I am on 10mg/day, which reduces my bp to average of 138/85. So it works for me. Actually I am not helping myself much - I still take a few alcoholic drinks most evenings, have not improved my diet, and exercise little. I'll have to get my self-help act together and then maybe soon I could reduce my dose to 5mg. | M | 60 | 2 years | 1/22/2005 | 3 | high blood pressure | swollen ankles and nasal and chest congestion | F | 52 | 3 weeks | 1/21/2005 | 3 | High bp | none | Stablized my bp @ 120/90 | M | 47 | 360 days | 1/11/2005 | 4 | Hypertension | Cured my migraines! | F | 62 | 8 years | 1/5/2005 | 3 | high blood pressure | less energy,less good moods | M | 62 | 3 months | 12/23/2004 | 4 | high pressure | M | 56 | 2 years | 12/13/2004 | 2 | High Blood Pressure | Dizziness, headaches,swollen knee joints with severe pain, difficulty walking after sitting for approx. 10 min. or so. Mouth felt numbing sensation, blurred vision. | In combination with Ziac, these symptoms have been apparent although, difficult to determine if Norvasc is fully responsible for all side effect symptoms. I am currently taking meds hours apart to determine which is causing joint symptoms that are the most severe of all. | F | 46 | 4 months | 12/12/2004 | 4 | Hypertension | Extreme swelling of legs and ankles diagnosed as pitted edema and fatigue. Norvasc has helped my HBP but the swelling and fatigue side effects are not worth my continuing with this medication. | M | 51 | 14 months | 11/11/2004 | 3 | High blood pressure | headaches and dizziness intially but they went away. Swollen ankles and I don't like that! BP was a lower (110/75). I had a rash on my torso after 3 weeks and a burning sensation on my face. The rash was a little itchy. Waiting to hear from the doctor about whether to discontinue or not. | none | F | 54 | 21 days | 11/10/2004 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | I've experienced more frequent headaches and had some weight gain but can't be sure that's related to Norvasc. Other than that no side effects I'm aware of. | Since starting Norvasc 2 months ago, I've developed severe acne. I researched and found no information linking the two so I'm thinking it's just an unfortunate coincidence. | F | 22 | 2 months | 10/27/2004 | 4 | high blood pressure | swollen legs, very noticeable at times when touched but usually negligible. Among all the BP medication I tried for almost 20 years off and on, this seems to be both effective and of a few side effects. But still BP tends to register high when doc takes it - almost always I measure normal at home, 70-80/130-140 | M | 64 | 2 years | 10/26/2004 | 3 | HBP | I am not sure which medication has caused this symptom yet. I was on Topral XL for two months. I was dizzy all of the time, I had severe buzzing on my head,like mosquitoes ,with itching on my head. I was disoriented,clumsy,out of touch with reality,couldn't walk well, could not function as normal in any part of my life. I was weaned off this and started Norvasc | Norvasc has caused redness in my legs,below the knees. I have extreme fatigue with little activity,and fullness in my chest area. I get out of breath very easlily. At times dizziness. Bruising, and spider veins that were not there. Severe pain in my left arm,with weakness. Couldn't pick up the phone with left arm. It does help the HBP most of the time. Fast heart beat at night,with cold sweats on legs only | F | 51 | 2 months | 10/13/2004 | 2 | high blood pressure and angina | red rash all over lower legs - it would come and go. It did not itch and was not raised, but looked more like little hemorrhages under the skin; a dramatic increase in hot flashes; ankles swollen; developed what first appeared as a bruise, and was later diagnosed as erythema nodosum; doctor who biopsied it said it was from the | I felt better while taking it and was able to be active witout chest pain. | F | 72 | 135 days | 10/12/2004 | 4 | high blood pressure | 45 | 60 days | 10/11/2004 |