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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 | 71 |
92% |
| Raynaud's Disease | 17 |
94% |
| Lupus | 7 |
100% |
| Heart Failure | 5 |
80% |
| Stroke | 4 |
100% |
Overall, 93% (133
Members)
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Norvasc Reviews
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third b.p. med used to try and control b.p. due to pain from RSD
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I have had angina for at least 14 years. The Norvasc helps. When I do get an angina attack which is every 3 to 5 months I take a Nitroglycerin tablet and I am fine. The thing that scares me the most is my father died of an enlarged hearthypertension when is was two days short of his 50th birthday. If he were alive he would be 75.
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Best med so far for stabilising my BP
5 mg daily
5 mg daily
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Best so far and less expensive.
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Helps with Raynaud's Phenonmenon and high blood pressure.
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for the accompanying Raynauds
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5mg up to 10 mg..bqck to 5mg..side effects..extreme ankle swelling..fatigue
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lowers blood pressure. but can make ankles swell, and i already had swollen ankles.
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I would say of all of the drugs I take for my blood pressure problems, this is the one which has helped me more than the other drugs I take.
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Discussions
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Fatique 9 Types of Medications That Can Lead to Ch
1.Blood-pressure medications 2. Statins and fibrates 3. Proton pump inhibitors 4. Benzodiazepines 5. Antihistamines 6. Antidepressants ... [More] -
ankle, feet and calf swollen
Calcium channel blockers like amlodipine or nifedipine can do this, a common side effect. Yes, talk to your doctor. John [More] -
Edema with new meds
Why was he giving you two different calcium channel blockers? The usual approach assuming you tolerate the calcium channel blocker is to add an ACE i... [More] -
Returning member
some med's can do that. ask your pharmisist or dr. For me, my feet feel "funny". Sometimes like they belong to someone else. Am guessing its... [More] -
Defeated HBP in 2 months just by walking!!
Yes 100MG Losartan, 100 Atelonol, 5 Amlodipine, the key to eliminate HBP is losing weight [More]
