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(also known as Amlodipine)
Amlodipine is a long-acting calcium channel blocker used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of angina. Amlodipine is marketed as Norvasc and under various other names. As other calcium channel blockers, amlodipine acts by relaxing the smooth muscle in the arterial wall, decreasing peripheral resistance and he... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| High Blood Pressure | 47 |
94% |
| Raynaud's Disease | 13 |
92% |
| Lupus | 5 |
100% |
| Stroke | 3 |
100% |
| Heart Failure | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 95% (95
Members)
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Norvasc Reviews
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So far its working only been on it less than 1mo.
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This seems to be keeping my blood pressure at a reasonable level.
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this med really helped bring my bp down when nothing else would
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worked really well
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Worked great went off for several months stable now back up again. Went off because of liver issues Struggling between side effects and liver toxicity.
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all of my medications re relatively new to me. I dont like the fact that I am on blood thinner for life.
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It works as long as you take it regularly
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2.5 mg 2x daily. Works great when the temperature isn't so darn cold, i hate winter, I can't ever really get warm enough, but it was so much worse before the norvasc, i might just be due to up the dose, as i don't remember it being this bad last winter.
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Love love love it! Was prescribed for HBP really helped added blessing was not one migraine since!
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on this now instead of diovan
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Discussions
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Taking Bystolic and Norvasc?
No, I am only on the Bystolic 5 mg. It seems to be working and keeping my bp low. I like it a lot because I don't have the fatigue I used to have wi... [More] -
Taking Bystolic and Norvasc?
I am supposed to be taking bystolic 5mg for 7days and then 10mg and I was already taking Norvasc 10mg. Does anyone else take this combo and how does i... [More] -
lightheadedness, ringing in ears, ear pressure
Hi everyone, whew, with High BP I can see why people would need a support group! This is Sidm and I'm on Metoprolol ER, Norvasc, Isosorb, crestor an... [More] -
norvasc
The only adivce that I could give you would be to consult with your pharmacist or you primary care physician in this case. [More] -
norvasc
i have been taking Norvasc for almost a month and it has brought down my BP to a manageable reading. However, I am not sleeping well at all. I either ... [More]
